Web archive - August 12, 2024

World

July sets record as warmest month in Earth's history

Average global surface temperature in July was 1.21C (2.18F) above the 20th-century average says, NOAA

World

Israel escalates airstrikes in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall

Israeli operations near Khan Younis and other Gaza locations continue, resulting in significant casualties

Business

Tax changes in Budget 2024-25 lead to pay cuts for public, private employees

Higher tax deductions have caused a net decrease in take-home pay, despite nominal pay raises

World

Man detained after mosque attack in Northern Ireland

Suspect arrested on suspicion of number of offenses, including attempted arson and possessing petrol bomb

Pakistan

From sedition to espionage: Key court martial cases in Pakistan

Notable cases such as those of Lt-Gen Faiz Hameed underline the impact of court martials on military and politics

World

X under scrutiny in nine EU countries over unauthorised data use for AI

Personal data of more than 60M users in Europe was used to develop AI technologies, say complaints

Entertainment

Wikipedia scrubs JD Vance’s military honors, sparking bias controversy

Wikipedia’s removal of Vance’s military awards triggers political debate, with accusations of bias.

World

UK far-right riots: 12-year-old boy becomes youngest person charged

Over 920 arrested with more than 460 charged since violent disorder broke out in towns, cities across UK on July 30

World

Hamas demands immediate Arab League and OIC meeting to end Gaza genocide

Hamas calls for ‘the implementation of the decisions made at the Arab and Islamic summit which took place last year'

Entertainment

Rachael Lillis, voice actor of Pokémon’s Misty and Jessie, dies at 46

Rachael Lillis, known for voicing Misty and Jessie in Pokémon, passed away at 46 after battling breast cancer.