ICE Body Camera Rollout Marred by Vague Public Release Rules
ICE is equipping officers with body cameras, but its release policy grants broad discretion to withhold footage, raising accountability concerns.
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Fatal Shooting Reported at Thai High School, Police Respond
Police responded to a shooting at a Thai high school on Friday, with reports of deaths and injuries.
China expels ex-banking regulator Li Yunze from parliament over violations
China's parliament has removed Li Yunze, former head of the NFRA, over serious discipline and law violations, months after his demotion.
Typhoon Dolphin shuts Okinawa airport, forces evacuations
Typhoon Dolphin approaches Okinawa, closing Naha Airport and sending hundreds to shelters as Japan braces for severe weather.
Typhoon Dolphin shuts Okinawa airport, injures three as it nears Japan
Typhoon Dolphin approaches southern Japan, closing Okinawa's main airport and injuring three people as residents brace for heavy rain and wind.
European startups race to build next-generation firefighting aircraft
European startups are developing new water-bombers to replace ageing Canadair fleets, facing technical, financial, and certification hurdles.
Student Opens Fire at Thai High School, Casualties Reported (2026-08-07)
A student opened fire at a high school in Thailand's Nonthaburi province, causing deaths and injuries. The shooter remains inside the school.
Trump's Grass Obsession: A President's Fixation With Lawns
President Trump has mentioned grass at least 45 times in 18 months, blending his golf-course expertise with White House renovation plans.
US July Jobs Report Expected to Show Modest Hiring Amid Mixed Labor Signals
US likely added 98,000 jobs in July, but long-term unemployment and hiring struggles persist for younger workers.
Philippines GDP Growth Slows to 2.3% in Q2, Weakest Since 2021
Philippine Q2 GDP grew 2.3%, the slowest since 2021, as construction fell and investment shrank. First-half growth is 2.6%.
Rare Midwinter Antarctic Rescue Flies American Patient to New Zealand Hospital
An Australian crew flew an American from Antarctica to New Zealand in a rare midwinter rescue, landing in extreme cold and darkness.
Fuego Volcano Eruption Forces Mass Evacuations in Guatemala
Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupts, forcing hundreds to evacuate; a tourist plane crash in Peru kills 13; Cuba faces a sixth blackout.
China's July exports surge 23.9% on AI demand, tariff front-loading
China's July exports rose 23.9% year-on-year, beating forecasts, driven by AI-related high-tech goods and tariff front-loading.
South Korea fuel cargoes reach Russia in rare late-July trade
Traders sent about 30,000 tonnes of refined fuels from South Korea to Russia in late July, including diesel and jet fuel, data shows.
US July Jobs Report Expected to Show Steady Labor Market, 80K Payroll Gain
US job growth likely picked up in July, with payrolls forecast to rise by 80,000 and unemployment steady at 4.2%.
Kenya Farmers Question Cyanide Theory in Elephant Deaths
Farmers near Kenya's Amboseli park dispute claims that cyanide-tainted tomatoes killed 15 elephants, urging further investigation into the deaths.
Japan's April Yen Intervention Set Daily Record as Pressure Persists
Japan's April 30 yen-buying intervention was its largest ever at 6.28 trillion yen, yet the currency has slid past 158 per dollar again.
Strait of Hormuz Deal Tests Trump's Willingness to Compromise
Negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz hinge on whether Trump can accept a compromise that gives Iran a measure of control over the vital waterway.
Europe's Heatwave Is Now a Market Signal Investors Can't Ignore
Record heat is disrupting supply chains, fueling inflation worries, and driving growth in climate-risk financial products across Europe.
Immigration Crackdown Hits Families of Active-Duty US Troops
Over 50 relatives of active-duty US troops have been detained in the immigration crackdown, raising concerns about military readiness.