‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands

More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon between 6.17pm and 8.06pm on Wednesday

Readers recall the breathtaking sight and community spirit of the rare celestial treat – and the handmade contraptions they saw it through. On Wednesday evening, millions of…

Progressive US senator urges Meta, OpenAI and Anthropic to ‘stop building machines that humans cannot control’. Senator Bernie Sanders has called on Meta, OpenAI and Anthropic…

Federal court rules administration failed to plausibly show ongoing violation of civil rights law. A US federal ⁠judge ⁠has dismissed ​the Trump administration’s lawsuit that…

The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated

The mayor of Qusra says Israeli troops have been telling families to leave their houses, using some as barracks

President Trump's secret plane switch in Turkey is putting Air Force One's security protocols and defensive capabilities in the spotlight. Why it matters: Air Force One is the…

As the sky darkened, gradually at first and then quickly, people broke into applause and cheered. It was the Spain's first total solar eclipse in more than a century

The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days

Space enthusiasts across the UK will be treated to two spectacular displays within hours on Wednesday as the annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak

Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills

Operation under way to rescue dozens missing after boat overturned by waves at world’s largest human-made lake. At least 44 people have died after an overcrowded ferry capsized on…

Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports

The Trump administration has launched a new effort to remove Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook , notifying her that President Trump is considering her removal and giving her 21 days…

Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says

Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema has cast his vote in the capital Lusaka, as he bids for a second term

Frasers Group acquires majority of upmarket retailer’s sites from the administrators. Business live – latest updates. The owner of Sports Direct has bought Harvey Nichols out of…

North Korea has declared it must possess the capability to counter any potential enemy moves with retaliatory strikes that would make their "survival and recovery impossible",…

This summer’s extreme weather and wars in Iran and Ukraine have made our need for food stockpiles more pressing than ever. When a business makes long-term plans, they call it…

A former UK government scientific adviser warned amid the ‘shattering’ heat that worse is still to come. Met Office has just offered an update on temperatures across the UK, with…

US defense secretary says conditions ‘misrepresented’ on military vessel as 5,000 sailors and marines endure record-breaking deployment at sea tied to war in Iran. Sign up for the…

As hotter summers become the norm, home aircon can feel increasingly tempting. We put six units to the test for cooling power, noise and energy use – and explain what you need to…

From space to telecommunications, the US has a long history of fostering technology for the public good. These AI models could be aligned to democratic values, not corporate…

The Comac C919 will fly from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia, although experts say it could take generations for it to challenge the west’s dominance of the industry. China…

Exhibition in Port Talbot is part of project exploring how communities experience endings and transitions. Margaret Heggett, 95, does not remember a time when Port Talbot was ever…

Hear from voters in Kingsport, home to a munitions plant supplying the US military, as tensions over the Iran war spark debate

Foreign affairs minister and first Asian-Australian to serve in federal cabinet to use Lowy Institute address to criticise politicians stoking racial divisions. Get our breaking…

Söderåsen national park is one of Europe’s largest protected broadleaf woods, offering wild swimming, spectacular hiking trails and an inspiring story of regeneration. From the…

While there are fears that people harvesting their food could put pressure on habitats, some ecologists suggest responsible foraging can boost conservation and biodiversity. Angus…

Dineth Fernando – who moved to Australia with his family in February – says he just needed to ‘find the word and play – that’s all’. Get our breaking news email , free app or…

The accusations against Bruno Foucher prompted investigations into a potential security breach

Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle

The dangers of AI become clearer every day. Why are we still acting as if we have no choice about our future?. Rather than producing jobs, the US economy actually lost 23,000 jobs…

My child and I were bonding over our hit-and-miss approach to reaping crops. But with heatwaves pushing more of Britain into drought, it’s starting to feel like a luxury we can’t…

Judge Bryan Biedscheid said in a ruling late Thursday that the bulk of the money will be used for treatment services for young people