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Six severed heads have been found on a road in central Mexico, in an area not normally associated with cartel violence.Local authorities made the discovery early on Tuesday morning on a route that links the broadly peaceful states of Puebla and Tlaxcala.Police have not given a motive for the killings or said which of the criminal groups operating in Mexico might have carried them out.Local media has reported that a blanket was left at the scene with a message issuing a warning to rival gangs and apparently signed by a group called “La Barredora”, meaning “the sweeper”.It is the same…

An AI start-up which claims to act as an ‘immune system’ for software has landed $17m (£12.6m) in initial funding from backers including the ventures arm of Alphabet-owned Google.Sky News has learnt that Phoebe, which uses AI agents to continuously monitor and respond to live system data in order to identify and fix software glitches, will announce this week one of the largest seed funding rounds for a UK-based company this year. The funding is led by GV – formerly Google Ventures – and Cherry Ventures, and will be announced to coincide with the public launch of Phoebe’s platform.It is…

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The US has reached bilateral deportation agreements with Honduras and Uganda as part of its crackdown on illegal immigration, according documents obtained by the BBC’s US partner CBS.Uganda has agreed to take an unclear number of African and Asian migrants who had claimed asylum on the US-Mexico border, and Honduras will receive several hundred deported people from Spanish-speaking countries, CBS said.The move is part of an attempt by Donald Trump’s administration to get more countries to accept deported migrants that are not their own citizens.Human rights campaigners have condemned the policy, saying migrants face the risk of being sent to…

In the wake of this week’s historic White House meetings, President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine and its allies are “already working on the concrete content of the security guarantees”. Sir Keir Starmer has been chairing a virtual meeting of those nations prepared to help secure Ukraine after a peace deal – the so-called “Coalition of the Willing”. And Britain has dispatched its Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, to Washington to work out how the US can help. The cogs are clearly turning.But what do “security guarantees” actually mean in practice?There is a wide spectrum here, ranging from…

Getty ImagesPutin received a warm welcome in Alaska on FridayThe Kremlin has played down talk of an imminent summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, as Donald Trump renewed his call for the two leaders to meet to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.The push for a bilateral meeting comes after the US president met Putin in Alaska last week, and welcomed seven European leaders and Zelensky to the White House on Monday.Trump admitted the conflict was “a tough one” to solve and conceded it was possible the Russian president was not interested in ending hostilities.”We’re going…

Smoothies are made by blending different ingredients. They can be a healthy snack or part of a good breakfast. Smoothies contain vitamins and minerals that may help with digestion, hydration, and energy. Adding healthy superfoods can make them even more beneficial. nataliaspb / Getty Images Goji berries are small red fruits with a tangy-sweet flavor and a wide range of nutrients. Key benefits: Good source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals Support immune function, healthy skin, mood, and eyesight High in helpful natural compounds like zeaxanthin and beta-carotene, which may help reduce inflammation, fight infections, and lower the risk of cancer Provide…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi wrapped up his two-day trip to India on Tuesday — the latest sign of warming ties between Beijing and New Delhi. During his visit, Wang said India and China should “view each other as partners and opportunities rather than adversaries or threats,” according to a readout from the Chinese Foreign Ministry translated by Google. In the readout, Wang also said the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in October 2024 marked a “restart” in China-India relations. Contrast that with the souring of U.S.-India relations over the past few months.…

This report is from this week’s CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter. Each Wednesday, Ian King brings you expert insights on the most important business stories from the U.K. and other key developments you won’t want to miss. Like what you see? You can subscribe here.The dispatchEpisodes in which the mighty KKR receives a bloody nose are collector’s items — but we had one in the U.K. last week.The private equity giant was thwarted in an attempt to buy Assura, a property company that owns more than 600 doctor’s surgeries and medical centers.Shareholders instead accepted a £1.8 billion ($2.4 billion) rival offer in…

Geopolitics, currency moves and extreme weather are increasingly playing into tourists’ considerations for their next vacation and affecting classic holiday destinations.Staple European spots France, Spain and Croatia, for example, have been facing record-breaking heat in recent weeks, which triggered wildfires in some locations. Conflict in the Middle East has meanwhile meant that tourists in nearby Cyprus were able to see missiles and smoke in the sky from the beach.Sluggish economic growth and inflationary fears, largely linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, appear to be making consumers more cautious with their spending.U.S. travelers are cutting back on summer Europe…

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China’s “bedside eavesdroppers,” the online posse parsing rumors for power shifts, have a lot to work with as Xi Jinping pushes aside his own political appointees. Source link

In an aerial view, a Target store is seen on August 11, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesTarget will report fiscal second-quarter earnings before the bell on Wednesday, as investors look for signs that the struggling discounter is getting back on track.Here’s what Wall Street expects for the company’s most recent three-month period, according to a survey of analysts by LSEG:Earnings per share: $2.03 expectedRevenue: $24.93 billion expectedThe Minneapolis-based retailer’s annual sales have been roughly stagnant for about four years. Shares of Target have tumbled about 60% from their all-time high in late 2021.The big-box retailer’s problems…

Children who vape are three times more likely to go on to be smokers, according to new analysis which linked youth vaping to a series of health issues.Vapers were not only more likely to smoke later in life, but they were also more likely to smoke more frequently and intensely, according to experts from the University of York and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). The researchers analysed 56 reviews on 384 studies on youth vaping in an umbrella review, with some 21 of these reviews looking at the use of e-cigarettes in young people and later…

With pro-democracy movements long squashed, the government is targeting any hint of subtler expressions of discontent. Even establishment figures say it may be too much. Source link

Woman with Signos wearable and appSource: SignosThe Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first-ever glucose monitoring system specifically for weight loss from the startup Signos, establishing a new option for Americans to manage their weight. Current treatment options for losing weight – popular drugs like GLP-1s and surgical interventions – are typically limited to patients with obesity or a certain BMI. Obesity drugs such as Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and Eli Lilly’s Zepbound can also be difficult to access due to their high costs, limited U.S. insurance coverage and constrained supply.But now, any patient can purchase a Signos membership to…

Multigrain bread is often thought of as a healthy choice and many people assume it’s a better choice than other breads, like whole grain and white bread.  Unfortunately, not all multigrain breads are created equal, making it difficult to know if your loaf is truly nutritious or just labeled to look like it is. Here, we consulted experts to find out what “multigrain” really means, how it compares to other types of bread, and how to tell if the bread you’re choosing is actually healthy. Some labels, like “whole grain,” are fairly straightforward and indicate that a bread is made with whole…

An investigation has been launched into the death of an internet streamer who was known for taking part in extreme online challenges.Raphael Graven, who went by Jean Pormanove, was found dead in Contes, near Nice, on Sunday night. Viewers of the Frenchman’s last live stream on the Twitch-like platform Kick had reportedly become concerned about him lying lifeless on a mattress, unresponsive to their comments.According to France24, prosecutors said he had been in accommodation rented for the purpose of broadcasting internet live streams. The broadcast had reportedly been running for 10 days.French newspaper Le Monde said Graven was known for…

The logo of Japanese company SoftBank Group is seen outside the company’s headquarters in Tokyo on January 22, 2025. Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty ImagesShares of SoftBank Group plunged as much as 9.17% Wednesday, as technology stocks in Asia declined, tracking losses in U.S. peers overnight.The Japanese tech-focused investment firm saw shares drop for a second consecutive session, following its announcement of a $2 billion investment in Intel. Intel shares rose 6.97% to close at $25.31 Tuesday stateside.Stock Chart IconStock chart iconSoftBank Group sharesOther Japanese tech stocks also declined, with semiconductor giant Advantest falling as much as 6.27%. Meanwhile, shares in Renesas…

Kourtney Blasted For Risky Boat Trip With Baby Rocky; Her Reaction Stuns FansKourtney Kardashian found herself at the center of an online backlash after posting a photo of her 21-month-old son, Rocky, enjoying a boat ride, without a life jacket. The image sparked instant outrage, with fans warning of serious water safety risks and questioning why boating rules weren’t followed. Some called the move “dangerous” and even “against the law.” Refusing to ignore the criticism, Kourtney addressed it directly on Instagram Stories, sharing a picture of a child-sized vest and confirming, “Update, bought a life vest that fits.” She thanked…

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