Microsoft explains why its West US Azure and cloud services failed
Microsoft cloud and Azure services hosted on the West Coast of the US went down for hours on Thursday when network connectivity failed. Although services running entirely within Microsoft’s West US cloud region were unaffected, any traffic entering or leaving the facilities was affected. Microsoft has now published a PreliminaryContinue Reading
Nurse forced to hike 16 kilometres for help after being impaled by pole
A nurse survived a freak hiking accident, after being impaled by his trekking pole, and impressively hiked 16 kilometres to safety after suffering a serious injury. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: https://www.youtube.com/ctvnews Connect with CTV News: For live updates and latest headlines visit: http://www.ctvnews.ca/ For breaking news,Continue Reading
Ukraine’s Defense Forces sent FP-1 drones to Ryazan—a refinery and a warehouse burned
Ukrainian drones hit two sites in the Russian city of Ryazan on the morning of 29 July, Ukrainian monitoring channel Exilenova+ reported, sharing footage of the drones and fires. An oil refinery and a warehouse of Russia’s biggest online marketplace both caught fire, and the retailer closed the site and moved its peopleContinue Reading
The Belarusian tunnel to the EU was almost done. Then Lithuania drilled a hole in exactly the wrong place—for the diggers
Lithuanian border guards have found an unfinished underground passage dug from Belarus toward their territory, Lithuania’s public broadcaster LRT reported. The shaft never broke through to the surface on the Lithuanian side, so nobody used it. Lithuania’s border service reads the dig was probably meant to move migrants across the frontier. Minsk and MoscowContinue Reading
Summer of Heat, Fires and Storms Is a Reckoning for Europe on Climate
The continent is experiencing some of its biggest fires and highest temperatures ever. Residents are fleeing, leaders are struggling to respond and “it will get worse,” one climate expert said.Continue Reading
Flames Advance on Bordeaux, Where Evacuees Balance Dread and Hope
With surrounding towns in southwestern France evacuated and fire still spreading rapidly, several thousand are sheltering in the city, unsure what will become of their homes.Continue Reading
US and Saudi Arabia strike ‘Iran-aligned’ groups in Iraq
The US and Saudi Arabia launched joint air strikes on Iraq, targeting ‘Iran-aligned’ groups., NewsFeed The US and Saudi Arabia launched joint air strikes on Iraq, targeting ‘Iran-aligned’ groups after drone attacks targeted US forces in the region and Saudi oil facilities. Saudi Arabia says it acted in self-defence, whileContinue Reading
Jayden Seales takes five wickets as West Indies beat Pakistan in first Test
West Indies take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series after Jayden Seales dominates with the ball on day 4 in Trinidad., West Indies take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series after Jayden Seales dominates with the ball on day 4 in Trinidad. Paceman Jayden Seales claimed his fourthContinue Reading
Journalists Assess Risks of Tick Bites, Wildfire Smoke, Rising Health Costs
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national or local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances…Read MoreContinue Reading
Tested: The Gas-Powered 2026 Honda CR-V Has Good Vibes, but Is the Hybrid Better?
Pros Extra cargo room Light luxury appointments Traditionalist vibe Cons Lackluster fuel economy Conservative styling, tech Cheaper variants almost as good We know why you’re here, so we won’t bury the lede: Yes, the Honda CR-V is, in just about every meaningful way, still the same cheerful compact SUV that has established itself as aContinue Reading
Jair Bolsonaro uses AI avatar to endorse son’s campaign
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, under house arrest for allegedly plotting against democracy, made a surprise appearance via an AI-generated avatar at his son Flavio’s presidential campaign launch, which law professor Ivar Hartmann called “a very clear violation” of Brazil’s electoral rules. #jairbolsonaro #flaviobolsonaro #brazil #artificialintelligence #election #News #Reuters #NewsfeedContinue Reading
Drone footage shows Mount Etna cable car above volcanic landscape
Sicily’s Etna cable car carries visitors up Europe’s active volcano while engineers manage risks from eruptions, gases and harsh conditions.Continue Reading