Death toll rises in China's north following extreme rain, state media says
Relentless downpours across northern China have exposed the vulnerability of rural communities and ageing infrastructure to climate-driven disasters. ...
Tech billionaire Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, made direct appeals to U.S. President Donald Trump over the weekend to reverse newly imposed tariffs, according to a report from the Washington Post.
The calls came after Trump introduced a 10% baseline tariff on all U.S. imports, alongside higher duties on several other countries, sparking concerns about potential economic fallout. Musk, a close adviser to Trump, has been an advocate for reducing government inefficiencies and previously called for zero tariffs between the U.S. and Europe during a virtual address to Italy's right-wing League Party in Florence.
Despite Musk’s efforts, Tesla has struggled financially, with its quarterly sales taking a significant hit amid mounting criticism of Musk’s involvement in creating a new "Department of Government Efficiency." Tesla's stock has dropped more than 42% since the beginning of the year, closing at $233.29 on Monday.
Musk has openly expressed concerns about the impact of Trump’s auto tariffs on Tesla, calling them “significant.” Economists have warned that the tariffs could fuel inflation, increase the likelihood of a U.S. recession, and raise costs for American families, posing a challenge to Trump, who campaigned on promises to reduce living expenses.
Neither the White House nor Musk responded immediately to requests for comment from Reuters.
The world’s biggest dance music festival faces an unexpected setback as a fire destroys its main stage, prompting a last-minute response from organisers determined to keep the party alive in Boom, Belgium.
Australian researchers have created a groundbreaking “biological AI” platform that could revolutionise drug discovery by rapidly evolving molecules within mammalian cells.
Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
A series of earthquakes have struck Guatemala on Tuesday afternoon, leading authorities to advise residents to evacuate from buildings as a precaution against possible aftershocks.
'Superman' continued to dominate the summer box office, pulling in another $57.25 million in its second weekend, as theatres welcome a wave of blockbuster competition following a challenging few years for the film industry.
Relentless downpours across northern China have exposed the vulnerability of rural communities and ageing infrastructure to climate-driven disasters. The latest fatalities in Chengde highlight how even areas far from urban centres are bearing the brunt of extreme weather.
Professor Michele Dougherty has been approved by The King to be the new Astronomer Royal, and will be the first woman to hold this position since the role was first created 350 years ago.
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An F-35 fighter jet went down near Naval Air Station Lemoore in central California, the U.S. Navy confirmed on Wednesday.
President Donald Trump announced on 30 July, 2025, that the United States and South Korea have reached a "full and complete trade deal" that establishes a 15% tariff on South Korean exports while securing $450 billion in combined investments and energy purchases from Seoul.
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