Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.
A flesh-eating parasite long considered eradicated from the United States has reemerged in South Texas, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins warned Sunday, noting that ranchers face a "really scary time" as officials work to contain the outbreak. "We've got eyes on the cattle in South Texas. Once we spot it, we can solve for it, which is why it's so important to report this," Rollins told "The Big Weekend Show." Rollins' remarks come as two confirmed cases of the New World screwworm, a parasitic
Keir Starmer says he will fight on as prime minister, but behind the scenes he is said to be thinking about his legacy. He’s talking this week about tech companies and the shape of a social media ban, but he is also focussed on resetting the UK’s relations with EU and defence. Pippa and Kiran discuss what his legacy might be and the role Andy Burnham has to play Continue reading...
Taylor Swift's new song for the movie "Toy Story 5," "I Knew It, I Knew You" has shattered streaming records, becoming Apple Music's biggest country single of 2026.
Iran's decision to risk jeopardising peace talks may reflect how its leaders view their current position, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.
ABC News · Oct 8
Chase lights up New York City for the NBA Finals As the Knicks return home for Game 3, “GMA” sponsor Chase is celebrating across the city with fan experiences, blue-and-orange displays and support for small businesses. Iran says it's ending attacks on Israel after Trump calls for halt 34 minutes agoAnalyst on many reasons Iran isn't interested in a ceasefire 2 hours agoAt least 19 dead in 7.8 magnitude quake in Philippines 2 hours agoSpencer Pratt drops to third in LA mayoral race 2 hours agoEbo
ABC News · Oct 8
Daniel Crago was hiking in Glacier National Park when he says a grizzly bear latched onto his arm and dragged him more than 20 feet.
Guardian - World · Oct 8
Annual killing of infant gannets has been carried out on a remote Scottish island for at least 400 years Animal welfare campaigners have called for talks on phasing out the “inhumane” hunt for infant gannets known as guga, which are killed by hunters on a remote Scottish island once a year. OneKind and the League Against Cruel Sports said it should be slowly phased out in dialogue with the Hebridean islanders who see the hunt, which has been carried out for at least 400 years, as a cultural purs
Guardian - World · Oct 8
Chokehold on shipping route draws Houthis in Yemen back into conflict as commenters see ‘no turning back’ Middle East crisis – live updates Iran’s reversion to large-scale military exchanges with Israel broadened the conflict that began in February not only by making the Israeli attacks on Hezbollah a direct casus belli for Iran for the first time, but also by drawing the Houthis in Yemen back into the conflict with as yet incalculable consequences. Some in Tehran, buoyed up by past perceived mi
