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People hope to see friends or relatives among those still returning as death toll from mass crossing nears 100 Hundreds of people have gathered in the northern Moroccan town of Fnideq, near the border with Spain’s Ceuta, flashing photos of their missing loved ones to passersby in the hope of tracking them down. Their perch was the same small tranche of land that made headlines around the world last week as extraordinary scenes emerged of about 72,000 people making their way into Ceuta , a tiny Spanish territory in north Africa. Continue reading...

The Senate is just days away from taking its month-long August recess, but Congress is also rapidly running out of time to avoid a government shutdown this fall and handle a host of other items. Lawmakers are scrambling to take action on everything from funding the Iran war to regulating cryptocurrency. Lisa Desjardins reports on the developments on Capitol Hill.

Officials said the step had been delayed several times to give Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva room to back down, something he did not do.

Larry Berg officially introduced to media and MLS staff Berg to take over for Don Garber on 1 January 2027 MLS will have a new commissioner starting in 2027, but don’t expect the league to adopt the promotion and relegation system seen in league systems throughout the world anytime soon. Larry Berg, a co-owner of MLS club Los Angeles FC and the league’s incoming boss, said in his introductory press conference on Tuesday that he doesn’t think that the long-mooted idea of bringing “pro/rel” to the North American league is “appropriate”. Continue reading...

A Turkish cargo ship caught fire after a drone attack near Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.

Following a court ruling protecting migrants swimming to Ceuta the previous week, accounts called on thousands to go.

Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.

The player only realised he binned the life-changing ticket after family told him the numbers he played for years had been drawn.

The White House has declassified information claiming the FBI probed whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.

Investigators looking into whether incidents at Leipzig are linked after DHL plane forced to make emergency landing A DHL cargo plane was forced to make an emergency landing after colliding with an unknown object as it was climbing away from Germany’s Leipzig airport, where police later found a drone on the ground. The German government on Wednesday confirmed the incident, which led to serious disruption of air traffic. Continue reading...

The former public health official has slight lead over congresswoman Haley Stevens, but vote count could continue well into the day El-Sayed holds narrow lead in Michigan Senate primary but race too close to call Chuck Edwards , a Republican congressman from North Carolina, has withdrawn from his reelection campaign after the House ethics committee reported determined that he had “fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment” by giving gifts and lavishing attention on two young female staffers. “After much prayer and reflection, I’ve decided to withdraw from my re-election campaign,” Edwards posted on X . “I will complete my current term. Serving Western North Carolina has been the honor of my life. Thank you for your trust, prayers, and support. God bless WNC and America.” Continue reading...

Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council to meet with Tory party but decline meeting with Joshua Bonehill-Paine Badenoch defends decision to allow man jailed for antisemitism to stand as councillor Ministers will scrap the requirement for companies to prove their green and progressive values before they are awarded government contracts, and instead ask firms to prove they will help young people back into work. As part of a government push to reduce the number of people not in education, employment or training (Neets) in the UK and boost regional growth, public sector buyers will double the consideration they give to whether companies will get more people into jobs, rather than if they can show they are improving social and environmental wellbeing. Government procurement contracts account for about £90bn of taxpayers’ money spent each year. Continue reading...

A journalist covering events was severely beaten by Israeli soldiers, while locals were also attacked.

Exclusive: Rukhsar Ahmed was re-elected as an MP in Pakistan last week despite being on police bail in the UK A former Pakistani state minister has been arrested on suspicion of raping vulnerable young girls in Manchester in the 1990s, the Guardian can reveal. Rukhsar Ahmed, who was re-elected as an MP in Pakistan last week after five years out of office, is on police bail in the UK after his arrest in July 2024 on suspicion of rape and trafficking children in care as part of a grooming gang. Continue reading...

There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.

President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.

Anyone working for foreign media, including Pakistanis, will now need permission to report from anywhere outside three major cities.

The Russia defence ministry said it had struck logistics hubs and supply centres in Kyiv and the surrounding region.

Police say man, 35, was known to nine-year-old girl, who was found seriously injured in industrial estate in Arbroath A man has been charged in connection with the death of a nine-year-old girl on a family camping trip in Scotland. The girl, from West Yorkshire, was found seriously injured just after midnight on Monday morning at the Elliot industrial estate in Arbroath, Angus. Continue reading...

The secretary of state said progress has been made in the Iran-Oman talks but that no final agreement has been reached, adding, "We're hoping that ‌will happen very ‌shortly."

Disagreements remain in second day of resumed talks over disarming Hezbollah and Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon.

César Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike.

Union exploring options to oppose program that would put US airport screening into hands of private contractors The labor union representing workers at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is raising alarms over a new program that will expand privatizing security checkpoints at three airports. The agency informed the union last month of plans to enact the TSA Gold+ program, which would shift security and control of the screening technology into the hands of private contractors at airports in Tampa, Charleston and Des Moines. Union workers are expected to lose their union contract and benefits once a contractor takes over. Continue reading...

The AI company apparently found destructively scanning ‘all the books in the world’ easier than dealing with copyright in its quest for training data Should we destroy all the books in the world? An answer to this question can be found in the court documents of Bartz v Anthropic PBC. The northern California district court case, decided in late July this year, highlighted the improbably named “Project Panama”, one of the AI company Anthropic’s efforts to improve its large language model Claude. “What is Project Panama?” court exhibit 21 asks, in an internal memo. The answer: “Project Panama is our effort to destructively scan all the books in the world.” The memo advises discretion: “Why use a codename? … [B]ecause we don’t want it to be known that we are working on this.” Continue reading...

In this episode of Healthful, Norah O'Donnell is joined by her personal trainer and fitness expert, Kira Stokes. Since they started exercising together 12 years ago, Kira pushed Norah to lift heavier weights - something Norah initially resisted. Norah has since learned that you lose up to 8-percent of your muscle mass every decade after the age of 30. The two discuss the emotional connection between movement and mental health, how to get started exercising, and what about those weighted vests! Plus - Norah answers what her favorite and least favorite exercises are. We'd love to hear what topics you want to hear covered on Healthful. Text Norah at 202-217-1107.

Increased passenger and cargo traffic more than offset a surge in fuel prices.

Stock futures moved higher amid a rally across global stock markets and a slew of corporate earnings.

The hedge fund behind aggressive AI bets tapped into a roster of big-name investors. Some warned the founder that he was taking big risks.

Find insight on Wolters Kluwer, Infineon Technologies, SpaceX and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom.

Plus, SpaceX loses more altitude.

After his latest appearance set off a bout of volatility, Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, is under pressure to clear up mixed signals about his commitment to getting inflation down.

Gold prices climbed above $4,200 as signs of diplomatic progress in the Middle East temper fears over inflation and interest-rate hikes.

Kraft Heinz had lower profit and sales in the second quarter, but raised its sales outlook as it aims to mitigate higher supply costs by raising prices.

The hospital chain raised almost $1 billion in India’s second-largest initial public offering so far this year.

Adnoc Distribution reported a sharp jump in quarterly profit as higher fuel sales, inventory gains and stronger margins lifted earnings.

India’s central bank held rates steady again, saying that the economy remains resilient in the face of pressure stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.

Ken Griffin’s firm gained about 14% in its stock-focused hedge fund in July.

Volatile markets and huge stock offerings have been fueling profits on Wall Street.

Thomson Reuters bumped up its revenue targets for the year after logging double-digit growth across its three big business segments in the latest quarter.

The company said it added 280,000 digital subscribers in the second quarter.

At least 17 people were killed, officials said, as the country runs desperately low on interceptor missiles that could fend off Russian bombardments.

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None of the company’s most ambitious plans are possible without the success of its Starship rockets.

Joe Biden’s climate agenda actually did win votes for Democrats—just not quite enough.

William Lawrence defeated two moderate candidates to challenge a vulnerable Republican incumbent, but some worry his views could hurt his chances in November.

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The impact of ballistic missiles in Kyiv could be heard around the city in the small hours of Wednesday.

The Japanese automaker is aiming to improve its hybrid EV offerings to shore up its car business’s profitability.

Disputes between smokers and nonsmokers are becoming more visible as a younger generation increasingly refuses to suffer secondhand smoke in silence.

The state’s conservative Legislature had put the measure on the ballot that would have enacted citizen initiatives only if they won majorities in each of Missouri’s eight U.S. House districts.

No one doubted the intensity of Lobga Rangzen’s commitment to a Tibet free of Chinese control. But they were not prepared for what he did next.

Avenal, Calif., a city in the rural Central Valley, has become an unlikely example of election denialism months after a recall election.

The modern health care system requires the work of caregiving to fall to whoever else lives in a household — even if they’re kids.

Ms. Stevens, a fourth-term congresswoman, is the choice of Democratic leadership in Washington, D.C., and Michigan.

The House Ethics Committee concluded the North Carolina Republican had made unwelcome sexual advances to female staffers.

Here’s how to differentiate between common types of pain and what experts recommend for managing them.

Young people in New York City are going out on fewer dates, partly because everything is so expensive.

SharkNinja raised its full-year outlook after second-quarter sales rose on strong demand across its product lineup, with growth led by cooking appliances, beauty products and international markets.

The Rev. Adam Hamilton will be a serious underdog against Roger Marshall, a Republican, but Democrats think the state could be competitive if the November environment is favorable enough to them.

Skye Anderson takes over as U.S. president after growth in domestic business stalls. Joe Erlinger, who previously held the role, will depart.

Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.

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He went to the park with a sign inviting people to talk about their day. Six years later, they’re still talking.

A high-stakes Senate contest and other races will offer fresh indicators of what Democratic voters are seeking.

CVS Health said it will revamp its weight management program through a partnership with Eli Lilly as the company lifted its full-year outlook and reported a nearly threefold increase in its second-quarter profit.

Ty Masterson, the president of the Kansas Senate, will aim to flip the governorship in November after eight years of Democratic control.

Transport for London granted private-hire vehicle licenses to a number of Wayve’s autonomous vehicles, which will operate with a private-hire driver behind the wheel to take control when necessary.

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Sandoz Group reported higher sales for the second quarter, driven by a strong performance in its biosimilar segment and a return to growth in generics.

Used to chronicling other people’s vacation disasters, a travel reporter faced the new normal on her own long-awaited family trip.

The president’s helicopter took off from the White House despite commercial traffic flying at Reagan National Airport.

The U.K.’s top financial regulator is changing its rules around information sharing tied to initial public offerings, as London seeks to become a more attractive listing destination.

The lawsuit alleges Amazon violated federal and state antitrust laws through its Delivery Service Partner program, arguing the company exercises unlawful “monopsony,” or a dominant buyer’s ability to dictate prices and terms-over the small businesses that deliver Amazon packages and the drivers they employ.

The Danish drugmaker said annual sales and operating profit should fall less than it previously expected as demand for weight-loss drugs shows no sign of abating.

Shopify posted a surge in second-quarter profit, driven by gains across both its subscription software and merchant services units.

Disney said it would allow “thoughtfully curated” fan-created videos, using clips from its library, to appear on the streaming service.

The second season of “One Hundred Years of Solitude” and the documentary “A Child of My Own” are among the most promising titles.

“We may be hearing but not listening,” Jacek Smolicki said, showing a reporter how sound travels through tree roots in Central Park and amplifying the scraping of aquatic snails.

This 1991 film is at once a biopic devoted to the Chinese silent-film star, Ruan Lingyu, and a self-reflexive documentary starring Maggie Cheung.