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Russia charged Telegram co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov on Wednesday with facilitating terrorist activity and placed the Soviet-born Kremlin critic on an international wanted list. The Federal Security Service (FSB) accused Durov’s messaging platform of supporting Ukrainian intelligence services. The agency claims a Telegram chatbot named “Daivinchik/Leo — acquaintances, communication and new friends” was used to recruit Russians “into sabotage and terrorist activities through deception and psychological manipulation.” The FSB also accused Telegram of failing to remove numerous channels, chats and bots that it alleged were used by Ukrainian intelligence agencies and terrorist and extremist organizations to coordinate sabotage, terrorist…
Footage from Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz captures a dramatic ocean rescue as a teenage lifeguard pulls a 10-year-old boy from powerful surf. The video shows conditions worsening before the California State Parks lifeguard reaches the child and brings him safely back to shore. The incident happened on 25 July after sudden heavy surf hit the US west coast beach, with waves reaching up to 3 metres high. The 16-year-old lifeguard was praised for his quick response as he entered the water in dangerous conditions. The incident highlights the risks posed by rapidly changing conditions along the California coast,…
Published on 29/07/2026 – 11:08 GMT+2 The European Commission adopted a new charter on Wednesday designed to make it “easier and faster” for companies to use Europe’s “world-class research and innovation facilities,” according to a statement. Startups and small companies can now tap into Europe’s top research facilities more directly, cutting the time it takes to turn an idea into a real product. Ekaterina Zaharieva, the European commissioner for startups, research and innovation, said that “innovative companies in Europe need cutting-edge infrastructures to develop and test ideas and bring their innovations to the market more quickly.” The charter comes as…
In news that will come as a shock to all Londoners who have been perfecting their resting [bleep] face, the UK capital has just been named the most welcoming city for tourists in Europe. That’s according to eSIM provider Holafly, which looked at 200 cities worldwide and evaluated them based on safety, visa openness, tourism and information services, and English proficiency levels among residents. London came out second overall. The UK as a whole is among the most welcoming countries worldwide, with Edinburgh coming out 11th in the ranking. Just two other countries in Europe had two cities in the…
Anne shares what she’s been hearing about the new top team at the Foreign Office and Ed Milliband reveals what his grandfather would have said about his new job. Meanwhile, can Andy Burnham really fix Britain’s social care system? That’s the big question as the new prime minister hosts cross-party talks on one of the country’s biggest challenges. There’s just one problem: the invitations only went out on Tuesday, and neither Kemi Badenoch nor Ed Davey will be in the room. The Conservative leader is sending the shadow health secretary in her place, while Davey will join by Zoom. Nigel…
South Korea’s SK hynix said on Wednesday that second-quarter net profit soared 1,242% year-on-year, driven by the artificial intelligence industry’s surging demand for its advanced memory chips. Despite the record result, its shares closed 9.6% lower in Seoul after revenue and operating profit missed market expectations. The company is a key supplier of high-bandwidth memory chips to US technology giant Nvidia and a pillar of South Korea’s tech-led economy. The global race to build data centres housing AI infrastructure has helped the firm grow significantly, despite concerns that the sector may be overvalued and in a market bubble. Wednesday’s earnings…
The tourism industry continues to navigate a turbulent period with soaring jet fuel prices and the knock-on effect on travel costs. But amid all this, how is Europe faring? Pretty well, or to be precise, “steady”, according to the Travel Insights 2026: Focus on Europe report published by Amadeus Travel Intelligence and UN Tourism. Latest findings reveal that the continent remains resilient and continues to “hold up well overall”, with passenger traffic having grown 2.3% as well as hotel occupancy up 2% from May 2025 to April 2026 compared to the year prior. Europe remains the world’s largest tourism destination…
It may be downhill from here The policies Burnham has put forward have also gone down well with voters. Public First found the cost of living remained by far the biggest issue facing the country, in voters’ eyes, with 68 percent naming it as a top national priority. In his first week, Burnham moved to ease the strain on household finances with a cut to VAT on electricity bills and a national cap on bus fares. These policies received big majorities in favor — as did his proposal for the biggest council house building program since the post-war period. But 46…
Residents in Menasha, Wisconsin, are assessing the damage after a tornado tore through the US Midwest region, leaving homes in pieces and without power. The tornado left widespread destruction in its wake across Menasha and neighbouring Appleton, with debris scattered across streets and utility poles damaged. Fallen trees blocked roads, while residents cleared branches and debris from their properties. The storm has left residents facing costly repairs as emergency teams continue to assess the impact.
The highly anticipated Federal Reserve policy meeting on Wednesday comes amid uncertainty over whether policymakers are losing patience with inflation and, if so, whether they are ready to turn their frustration into action. Expectations are tilting towards ‘not yet’. US economists largely expect the Fed to leave rates unchanged this time, but see the risk of a hike as significant, with many pricing in a rate rise for September. The monetary policy decision comes as renewed tensions in the Middle East have sent oil prices soaring again, reigniting concerns that inflation could keep climbing in the world’s biggest economy. Besides…