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Dame Judi Dench: I can’t do a play, do a film, or read any more
Dame Judi Dench says her eye condition has prevented her from performing on stage, making films, or reading for more than a decade following her diagnosis.
‘If my brother hadn’t died, my life would be so different’: Olympic boxer Ramla Ali’s incredible journey
Boxer Ramla Ali attends the premiere of a documentary film about her life journey from Somalia to the 2021 Olympics, revealing how her brother’s death set her on an unexpected path.
Scientists who put faith in technology less likely to take climate action
Scientists who believe technology will solve climate change are 23% less likely to sign petitions or protest, and 18% less likely to make lifestyle changes, according to a London School of Economics study.
‘Catastrophic wildfire loop’ after colonisation left parts of Australia more at risk from bushfires, study finds
Colonisation of south-east Australia disrupted traditional fire management practices, creating conditions for more intense bushfires by allowing dense forests to develop, research published in Nature shows.
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Wyoming governor requests investigation into activity of Justice Department monitors during primary
Wyoming’s governor requested an investigation into how two Justice Department officials monitored poll workers and voters during the state’s August 18 primary, calling their behavior aggressive and irregular.
After 6 months of war, Iran’s battered regime remains entrenched
Six months into a U.S.-Israeli military campaign that killed Iran’s supreme leader, the Iranian regime has remained in power while suffering significant military and economic damage, with control of the Strait of Hormuz emerging as its primary strategic leverage.
Brazil’s TV and radio campaign blitz begins, with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro set for a nasty fight
Brazil’s presidential candidates Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro begin a free television and radio advertising campaign, with experts predicting an exceptionally contentious matchup despite the dominance of social media.
How the Aquarium of the Pacific scrambled to save hundreds of sea creatures after 2 smuggling busts
The Aquarium of the Pacific received nearly 1,000 trafficked marine animals from two smuggling busts this summer, requiring emergency overnight care and specialized rehabilitation efforts.
Greenland says findings on forced contraception genocide allegation not final
Greenland’s justice minister says the government cannot determine whether genocide occurred regarding forced contraception practices in the 1960s-70s, as expert reports reach conflicting conclusions.
Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jordan convenes an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers over concerns about an Israeli takeover of al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, warning of potential religious conflict.
In Israel, military service debate spotlights ultra-Orthodox Jews and their growing clout
Mass protests over military draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jewish men in Israel highlight tensions between religious obligations and national security concerns as the country approaches elections.
Myanmar military strike kills 14 people at a Buddhist monastery, opposition group says
Myanmar’s military conducted an airstrike Friday on a Buddhist monastery in the central Sagaing region, killing 14 people participating in a meditation retreat, according to opposition groups and a local resident.
A year after Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, documents detail swift response, little on motive
Documents released a year after a deadly shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church and school detail law enforcement’s rapid response, though they provide limited insight into the shooter’s motivations.
In Nigeria’s troubled north, a bustling nightlife lives with a morality police and insecurity
Despite strict Islamic codes and a morality police force, Nigeria’s conservative Sokoto state hosts a thriving nightlife scene with nightclubs and bars attracting regular patrons seeking escape from regional insecurity.
Data breach notices have already blown past last year’s total — and AI is playing a growing role
Data breach notices in the first half of 2026 have already surpassed last year’s total, with over 471 million victim notices reported. AI-enabled attacks and malicious insider incidents are driving a significant increase in security breaches.
AOC says she’s been saving up to freeze her eggs. Here’s how much the procedure can cost
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently announced she is freezing her eggs, highlighting the procedure’s significant cost. A single cycle typically ranges from $10,000 to $20,000, with limited insurance coverage available.