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Russia May Ban WhatsApp Over National Security Concerns.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ozzy Osbourne, a founding father of British heavy metal, a latter-day solo star and a new-millennium reality TV luminary, died Tuesday after a yearslong struggle with Parkinson's disease. He was 76. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTube has taken down approximately 34k channels marked as foreign propaganda campaigns in 2025... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. withdraws from U.N. cultural agency over 'divisive social and cultural causes'... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump says deal reached with Philippines on tariffs... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Republicans propose naming the Kennedy Center's opera house after Melania Trump... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France's top diplomat calls for foreign press access to Gaza... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coca-Cola to launch new U.S. soda with cane sugar this fall... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump’s Accusations Against Obama Are ‘Ridiculous’ and ‘Weak,’ Spokesman Says... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump’s trade war hits a new low with big tariffs on Brazil.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump White House removes WSJ from Scotland trip press pool over Epstein... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vietnam is taking bold steps to clean up its streets – and quiet them down. Starting next summer, the major downtown areas of Hanoi will ban all gasoline-powered motorcycles as part of a program to cut down on emissions.The plan will go into effect on July 1, 2026, and then will expand the following year to cover more districts outside of downtown, and eventually include gasoline-powered cars as well. Other major cities like Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang are now studying similar measures.The plan is part of Vietnam’s national goal to phase out gas-powered two-wheelers entirely by 2045. And in a country where motorcycles are the lifeblood of daily transportation, with an estimated 72 million of them on the road, this marks a seismic shift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hundreds of Palestinians in the enclave have been killed trying to collect aid, while dozens of people, including children, have died from malnutrition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump Posts AI Video Of Barack Obama's Arrest: "No One Is Above Law".... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump Media: DJT grows $2 billion bitcoin hoard.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Police arrest woman at centre of monk sex scandal... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russian TV shows teenagers at 'world's biggest drone factory' making arms to hit Ukraine.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia showcased what it described as the "largest and most secret" drone factory in the world. The rare footage showed teenager apprentices assembling the Geran-2 drones used to target Ukraine. Moscow seems to be following the footsteps of ally its Iran, which often showcases its “secret” bases housing missiles and drones. Earlier this year, Iranian state TV showed what it said is one of Iran's underground drone cities, containing hundreds of unmanned aerial vehicle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK Foreign Secretary calls Gaza offensive and aid delivery a ‘grotesque spectacle’... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finally Happened! NEURALINK Human Trials Goes Insane! Elon Musk Reveals NEW Updates! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Migrants are scamming their way into Britain using forged visa documents bought from consultants boasting openly about weak border controls.Pakistani migrants are paying up to £50,000 for visa applications, which the Home Office is waving through despite the documents being littered with errors and falsehoods.One application obtained by The Telegraph includes a job reference from a fake hospital that said staff would “recommend her for any position she may be seeking. We wish her all the best in future”.The Telegraph also posed as a migrant seeking a UK visa from the consultant who had drawn up these fake documents. He boasted of a 98 per cent chance of successful entry into Britain within three months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith McAllister had approached machine after wife called for help, and was sucked in by device’s magnetic force Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Japan's ruling coalition lost its majority in the House of Councillors in Sunday's election, an outcome that will add pressure on embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who vowed to stay on despite yet another heavy blow to his party.The cards are stacked against Ishiba, with all major opposition parties ruling out joining the Liberal Democratic Party and its partner Komeito party in an expanded coalition. Despite his intention to remain as prime minister, calls for Ishiba to resign from within the LDP may grow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk’s social media platform X on Monday rejected all allegations by French authorities of algorithm manipulation and “fraudulent data extraction”, adding it has refused to comply with demands made in a criminal investigation after Paris prosecutors stepped up a preliminary probe into X earlier this month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk has given a key update on its plans for the Tesla Supercharger Diner, as the first location in Los Angeles is set to open today, July 21.The idea for the Supercharger Diner, which resembles a 50s-style eatery with elements of futuristic technology, is seven years in the making. Many wondered whether Tesla would expand its idea for a Supercharger restaurant outside of LA, and now we have an answer directly from Musk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Average human brain may contain a spoonful of plastic: study.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite the difficult terrain and humid climate, the mountainous province, previously unsuitable for agriculture, turned out to be ideal for solar farms. This isn't just a local success, but part of a larger national strategy. In 2020, China pledged to triple its renewable energy production by 2030. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Cosby Show' actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies in drowning in Costa Rica... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A teacher in Bangladesh has described the moment he witnessed a jet crash into a school campus in the capital, Dhaka.Masud Tarik was by the gates of Milestone School when he heard an explosion behind him.At least 19 people died, including the pilot, when a Bangladeshi air force training jet crashed into the school on Monday.Some 164 people were injured, with 50 people - including children - taken to hospital with burns.The armed forces said the F-7 jet experienced a mechanical fault after taking off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US President Donald Trump pledged Sunday to help Afghan refugees facing deportation from the United Arab Emirates following reports that UAE officials plan to turn them over to the Taliban."I will try to save them, starting right now," Trump wrote on Truth Social, sharing a news report about the situation.According to a Just the News report that Trump shared alongside his message, UAE officials appeared without warning at a refugee camp in Abu Dhabi to inform 32 Afghan men, women, and children, who sought refuge in the country, of the planned deportation.It said camp officials confiscated passports of the group, which has been held at a complex for four years.The Taliban seized power in August 2021 following the collapse of Afghan government forces and the US withdrawal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump administration is reportedly planning a new executive order targeting chatbots that are "woke," a term co-opted by conservatives to describe left-leaning viewpoints.The Wall Street Journal reports that the order comes in response to what administration officials see as a "liberal bias" in some AI models, and would mean that AI companies getting federal contracts would need to be "politically neutral and unbiased" in their models.Many of the largest US AI firms have signed lucrative government contracts. Earlier this month, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) awarded Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and xAI with contracts worth up to $200 million "to accelerate Department of Defense (DoD) adoption of advanced AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges.". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Commerce Secretary Lutnick says next two weeks will be "for the record books" as Trump presses for tariff deals... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was diagnosed with intestinal inflammation and will have a 3-day rest, his office said on Sunday.A statement by Netanyahu’s office said that the premier fell ill overnight after being poisoned by spoiled food.Describing his health condition as good, the office said “under the guidance of his doctors, the prime minister will rest at home for the next three days and manage the affairs of state from there.”According to Channel 12, the premier will not join Sunday’s Knesset meeting and his trial session before the Tel Aviv District Court scheduled for Monday.Netanyahu appears before the court twice weekly for his corruption trial.Netanyahu, whose trial began on May 24, 2020, is the first sitting Israeli leader to take the stand as a criminal defendant in the country’s history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon already dominates online shopping, but now it's setting its sights even higher. With a new artificial intelligence-powered project called Starfish, the company aims to become the world's most complete and trusted source of product information. The goal? Make every listing on Amazon accurate, detailed and easy to understand, whether the product is sold by Amazon or a third-party seller. If the project works as planned, it could save sellers hours of work and help shoppers find what they need faster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our favourite AI humanoid robot, Ai-Da, is once again making waves in the art world—this time with a portrait of the UK monarch King Charles III. The painting, entitled Algorithm King, was revealed this week at the UK Mission in Geneva as part of the 2025 “AI for Good Summit” hosted by the UN.“Presenting my portrait of His Majesty King Charles III is not just a creative act, it’s a statement about the evolving role of AI in our society, and to reflect on how artificial intelligence is shaping the cultural landscape,” Ai-Da says (in a robotic statement). Ai-Da previously painted the late Queen Elizabeth II in a portrait titled Algorithm Queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global hack on Microsoft product hits U.S., state agencies, researchers say.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

White House reportedly views actions as harming Trump peace efforts, calls PM ‘child who just won’t behave’; Jerusalem tried explaining need to defend Druze, Israeli official says... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump on Sunday raged against the Wall Street Journal, this time for a report about deliberations with his Cabinet members.Trump has been recently dogged by the WSJ's blockbuster report on a purported birthday letter sent from Trump to disgraced financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Trump has denied writing it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the bitter fallout from the breakup of the year, President Donald Trump threatened to cancel government contracts held with Elon Musk and his SpaceX operations. Now that he’s in the “find out” stage, he’s discovering it’s not as easy as he thought.Trump administration staffers tasked with reviewing SpaceX’s government contracts believe that terminating them would have a serious impact on both NASA and the Defense Department Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump on Sunday pushed the Washington Commanders NFL team to return to its previous name, which was scrapped five years ago because it included a word that many view as a slur against Native Americans.The president also threatened to block a complicated deal for the Commanders to return to a stadium in Washington, D.C., unless they return to the name "Washington Redskins.""The Washington "Whatever's" should IMMEDIATELY change their name back to the Washington Redskins Football Team. There is a big clamoring for this," Mr. Trump wrote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China started building a mega-dam on Saturday (July 19, 2025) on a river running through Tibet and India, with Premier Li Qiang attending the commencement ceremony, state media said. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Delta Airlines flight was forced to return to Los Angeles airport after one of the engines caught fire during take-off.Video footage shows the Boeing 767-400 aircraft during its ascent over LA, with fire emerging from the left engine. The plane, which was heading to Atlanta, then circled around and landed safely on the runway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Biden admin spent hefty sum of US tax dollars to upgrade embassy swimming pools in Iraq, Russia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At Least 67 Killed While Seeking Aid In Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces said that it had "fired warning shots" to remove "an immediate threat" and disputed the number of reported deaths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hidden Tomb Discovered Beneath Petra's Treasury.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered temporary tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Hawaii. Within forty minutes, the watch for Hawaii was canceled after experts concluded there was no possibility of a devastating tsunami. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Los Angeles Police Department said that furious bystanders dragged Fernando Ramirez from his car and shot him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Syrian government says fighting that has killed more than 900 people has been halted in the country's south. It said Druze fighters have retaken the city of Sweida from rival Bedouin tribal groups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabbard unveils docs claiming Obama officials skewed 2016 election intelligence... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Japan heads to polls in key test for Prime Minister Ishiba... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.