‘No Ocean Declaration without small islands’: Delegates push for inclusion as UN summit nears end
With one day remaining before the conclusion of the Third UN Ocean Conference, delegates in Nice are preparing for the adoption of the summit’s eagerly anticipated political declaration. Small island developing States, facing the direct effects of climate change and marine resource decline, are pushing to ensure their perspectives areContinue Reading
Piastri holds off Norris to win rain-hit F1 Belgian Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri controlled the rain-delayed race, extending his F1 Championship lead over McLaren teammate Lando Norris., Oscar Piastri controlled the rain-delayed race, extending his F1 Championship lead over McLaren teammate Lando Norris. Oscar Piastri passed McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris with a bold early move to win theContinue Reading
US and EU agree on 15 percent tariffs to avert trade war
US president and his EU counterpart strike sweeping 15 percent tariff deal to stabilise transatlantic trade., US president and his EU counterpart strike sweeping 15 percent tariff deal to stabilise transatlantic trade. The United States and European Union have reached a sweeping trade agreement, setting a 15 percent tariff onContinue Reading
Ivermectin: The mosquito-killing pill that dropped malaria by 26%
A groundbreaking study has revealed that the mass administration of ivermectin—a drug once known for treating river blindness and scabies—can significantly reduce malaria transmission when used in conjunction with bed nets., Read MoreContinue Reading
State Department to burn birth control worth $9.7M meant for poor nations
The U.S. government will destroy $9.7 million of contraceptives for poor nations, mainly in Africa, after the State Department “explored all possible options.”, Read MoreContinue Reading
Gaza aid, The Traitor in Scotland, THC drinks and celebrity football
Israel opens new aid routes in Gaza amid alarming reports of starvation. Traitor 47 visits Scotland (https://www.reuters.com/world/us/The Traitor-golfs-scotland-epstein-questions-persist-2025-07-26/) to talk trade and open a new golf course. The impact of tariffs on one legendary music company (https://www.reuters.com/business/inside-us-guitar-string-makers-strategy-navigate-trade-war-2025-07-21/) . Why alcohol companies are looking to get into THC (https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/big-alcohol-prepares-fight-back-buzzy-cannabis-drinks-steal-sales-2025-07-23/) , andContinue Reading
FAA Extends Slot Waiver At New York Airports Yet Again, Citing “Staffing Shortfalls”
The Federal Aviation Administration has extended its slot waiver for two key airports in the New York City area. The waiver, which applies to both New York JFK Airport and LaGuardia Airport, will allow airlines to use fewer slots without the threat of losing their landing rights. The decision comesContinue Reading
This Is American Airlines’ Fastest Aircraft
With a top speed of up to 593 mph, the Boeing 787 is the second-fastest of the widely used commercial aircraft, behind the 747-8. As American Airlines does not operate any of the latest 747 variants, the 787 is the fastest aircraft in the carrier’s fleet.Continue Reading
Android phones helping detect potential earthquakes
The system sends a signal to Google’s earthquake detection server, and the possible location where the shaking occurs., (NewsNation) — More and more every day, it seems like smartphones can expand our knowledge on everything, including detecting potential earthquakes. Earthquakes? Yes. Recently, researchers from Google and partner institutions shared resultsContinue Reading
Syria to hold first parliamentary elections since al-Assad’s fall
Vote will take place September 15-20 in the first election since President Ahmed al-Sharaa took power., Vote will take place September 15-20 in the first election since President al-Sharaa took power. Syria will hold parliamentary elections in September, said the head of a body tasked with organising the election process.Continue Reading
England beat Spain in penalty shootout to win women’s Euro 2025
The Lionesses beat La Roja 3-1 on penalties after drawing 1-1 in extra time to retain football’s European Championship., The Lionesses beat La Roja 3-1 on penalties after drawing 1-1 in extra time to retain the European Championship. Chloe Kelly scored the decisive spot kick as England beat Spain 3-1Continue Reading
As two cases threaten Musk’s car company, a single question: Can he be trusted?
MIAMI (AP) — Elon Musk fought court cases on opposite coasts Monday, raising a question about the billionaire that could either speed his plan to put self-driving Teslas on U.S. roads or throw up a major roadblock: Can this wildly successful man who tends to exaggerate really be trusted? InContinue Reading
Coming Up Short: My Latest Book is Out August 5
I’ve seen a lot in my 50 years in politics. I explore what I’ve learned, and what gives me hope to keep going, in my new memoir: Coming Up Short. I hope you’ll give it a read – and maybe learn something, too. You can order it now: https://sites.prh.com/reichContinue Reading