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Israeli roadblocks disrupt schools and medical care in West Bank village
Israeli military blockades have isolated a West Bank village of 2,500 residents since October 11, disrupting access to schools, hospitals, and livelihoods while residents report destruction of agricultural land.
Many feared trapped after multistorey building collapses in Kenya
A multistorey building under construction collapsed in Nairobi, Kenya on Friday, with many feared trapped in the rubble. Rescue efforts continued as authorities investigated potential safety violations.
Roger Deakins on Instinct, Experience and Not Knowing What Is a Cinematographer: ‘I Still Can’t Answer That’
Cinematographer Roger Deakins reflects on his approach to visual storytelling, emphasizing instinct, personal experience and collaboration over formulaic techniques in defining his craft.
‘What Belongs to Others’ Wins Top Warsaw Film Festival Award
The 42nd Warsaw International Film Festival concluded with Grzegorz Dębowski’s ‘What Belongs to Others’ winning the top Grand Prix award for its precise storytelling and complex character study.
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Texas law banning drag shows where children may be present struck down again
A federal judge has struck down Texas’s drag performance ban for a second time, ruling it violates First Amendment protections and is unconstitutionally vague.
Three pro-Israel Democrats given key roles on House foreign affairs panel
Three pro-Israel Democrats have been appointed to key roles on the House foreign affairs committee, a move that some say contradicts recent primary victories by progressive candidates critical of Israel’s Gaza actions.
Maryland court rules Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot go on November ballot
A Maryland court blocked a Democratic-backed redistricting amendment from appearing on the November ballot, ruling that lawmakers violated procedural deadlines for ballot measures.
Should Kamala Harris run for president again? ‘Nope,’ says Iowa Democrat
Iowa’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand said Kamala Harris should not run for president again, stating he wants new leadership and declining offers of campaign support from national figures.
Trump downplays Moscow visit by CIA director as ‘semi-routine’
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow unannounced, which President Trump described as a “semi-routine” trip while declining to confirm speculation about its diplomatic purpose.
Federal appeals court declines to dismiss criminal charges against US congresswoman
A federal appeals court declined to dismiss criminal charges against Democratic congresswoman LaMonica McIver, who was charged with interfering with an arrest during a 2025 immigration facility inspection.
Bill Gates calls for ‘human-reserved’ jobs in face of AI takeover
Bill Gates calls for designating certain jobs as “human-reserved” to protect them from AI replacement, warning governments are unprepared for the technology’s widespread impact on employment and society.
Xbox announces disc-to-digital feature that digitizes your physical games
Microsoft announces a new disc-to-digital feature allowing Xbox owners to convert physical game discs into digital versions, with testing beginning August 31st and broader rollout planned for the coming months.
Xbox boss ‘thinking about affordability’ of next-gen console
Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma says the company is prioritizing affordability for its next-generation console amid rising hardware costs driven by artificial intelligence spending across the industry.
Volvo’s cars will warn one another about hazards in the road
Volvo is equipping three electric vehicles with new hazard alerts that allow its cars to communicate with each other about animals, pedestrians, cyclists, roadwork, and accidents detected on the road.
Apple announces September iPhone launch event
Apple announced a September 9th launch event where it may reveal a long-rumored foldable iPhone alongside refreshed Pro models, marking John Ternus’s debut as newly appointed CEO.
Google’s new AI transcription edits out your ‘ums’ and ‘ahs’
Google has unveiled Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, a new AI tool that automatically transcribes audio in over 85 languages while removing filler words and detecting specialized terminology.