Shanghai launches China’s first fitness centre for dogs
A new kind of fitness centre has opened in Shanghai’s West Bund — but its clients are all dogs. Read more at Read More
Israel’s security cabinet to debate expanding Gaza operation despite opposition
Israel’s security cabinet is set to convene and discuss the expansion of military operations in Gaza amid opposition from the IDF and concerns for hostages’ safety. Read more at Read…
‘Oppenheimer’ noh play staged for Hiroshima bombing anniversary
A noh play portraying the inner torment of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the scientist behind the atomic bomb, was staged in Tokyo to mark 80 years since the Hiroshima bombing. Read…
Florida woman arrested for treating thousands of patients while posing as qualified nurse
The county sheriff who announced her detention called it “one of the most disturbing cases of medical fraud we’ve ever investigated”. Read more at Read More
UK border force makes first arrests under new ‘one in, out out’ migrant deal with France
Under the scheme, which was announced last month, France will accept returned migrants in exchange for the UK taking in an equal number of asylum seekers who have family ties…
France’s largest wildfire in decades burns 16,000 hectares in south
France’s most severe wildfire in decades continued to burn across the south on Thursday, having already scorched over 16,000 hectares and claimed one life. Read more at Read More
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs go into effect
The move comes after Washington paused its “reciprocal tariffs” for almost four months to allow countries to negotiate trade deals with the US. Read more at Read More
Putin will meet Trump, but will he meet Zelenskyy?
The presidents of the US and Russia have agreed to meet in the “coming days”, the Kremlin said, adding that the venue has also been decided. Will the meeting also…
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‘Extinct in the wild’ Barbary lion cubs in Czech zoo prepare for relocation
Four rare Barbary lion cubs are set to leave Safari Park Dvůr Králové as part of an international effort to protect the critically endangered subspecies. Read more at Read More