7.8 Quake in Philippines: 19 Dead, 134 Injured

A magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, collapsing buildings and killing at least 19 people. Over 134 were injured and 12 are missing, with aftershock risks ongoing.

Time and Water Review: Glacier Film Lacks Urgency

A review of the documentary Time and Water, which focuses on Icelandic author Andri Snær Magnason's musings on climate change and glacier loss, but critics say it's too indulgent and lacks piercing commentary.

Starmer Ultimatum: Block Child Porn or Face Legislation

UK PM Keir Starmer gives Apple and Google until September to install software blocking explicit images on children's phones or face legislation. The move aims to make the UK the first country to prevent children from taking, sharing, or viewing nude image

Octopus Surge Spreads Up UK Coast to Scotland

Record numbers of octopuses off England's south-west coast have spread to Scotland and Wales, boosting octopus catches but harming shellfish fisheries and transforming marine ecosystems.

Airline CEOs Admit 2050 Net Zero Goal Unlikely

Airline leaders admit the 2050 net zero emissions target is unlikely, blaming fuel suppliers, governments, and aircraft makers. Iata chief Willie Walsh calls for a new realistic timeline.

Nigerians Embrace Dogs as Pets in Cultural Shift

Nigerians are increasingly adopting dogs as pets, challenging the traditional view of dogs as guard animals or meat. Animal welfare advocates and veterinarians lead a movement promoting compassion and responsible ownership.

Hong Kong Protests: Erasure of Individuality in Photos

A Franco-Swiss photographer's documentary project on the 2019 Hong Kong protests explores how demonstrators used invisibility tactics against state control, raising questions about the loss of individual identity.

Israel Strikes Iran, US Urges Restraint

Israel launched airstrikes on central and western Iran in response to Iranian missile fire, threatening a wider regional war. Iran closed airspace near Tehran, and US officials urged restraint.

Bowen in Germany for Climate Talks Before COP31

Australia's energy minister Chris Bowen travels to Bonn, Germany, for climate negotiations setting the stage for COP31 in Turkey. He highlights Australia's renewable energy progress and Pacific partnerships.

7.8 Quake Hits Philippines, Tsunami Warning

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Mindanao, Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings. Reports of deaths, building damage, and power outages emerge as authorities coordinate disaster response.

Extra £174M for Lower Thames Crossing Costs

Ministers have allocated an additional £174 million for the Lower Thames Crossing, raising concerns over its spiralling costs, now exceeding £3 billion in public funds for the proposed road tunnel between Kent and Essex.

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