Chinese firm helps supply Myanmar junta with bombs — report – DW – 07/17/2025

Bombs made with Chinese support are “widely used by the Myanmar Air Force in indiscriminate attacks on civilians,” according to a new report by the Special Advisory Council for Myanmar (SAC-M), an... Read more »

Just 1 in 4 US adults say Trump’s policies have helped them, a new AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON — Only about one-quarter of U.S. adults say that President Donald Trump’s policies have helped them since he took office, according to a new poll that finds underwhelming marks for him... Read more »

Live-action Legend of Zelda movie reveals cast for roles of Link and Zelda

Nintendo franchise’s next movie project has found its leads. After 2023’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie made well over a billion dollars at the box office, it was inevitable that Nintendo’s The... Read more »

Perfect Phone Under Rs. 40,000? OPPO Reno14 Could Be the Answer

When you’re shopping for a smartphone under Rs. 40,000, you’re likely looking for a device that delivers flagship-level features without any compromises. The real challenge isn’t the lack of options, it’s navigating... Read more »

Syria ‘s government and Druze leaders announce renewed ceasefire

Syrian government officials and leaders in the Druze religious minority have announced a renewed ceasefire after days of clashes that threatened to unravel the country’s postwar political transition and drew military intervention... Read more »

Trial set for Glasgow court case against podcaster James English

James English, 42, is claimed to have carried out the crime at a flat in Glasgow’s Argyle Street between July 2022 and November 2023. Among the 19 allegations are that English attacked... Read more »

Ukraine’s parliament approves new prime minister in major government reshuffle

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated. The Ukrainian parliament voted on July 17 to confirm Yuliia Svyrydenko as the new prime minister in a major cabinet shake-up.... Read more »

Albanese says Coalition failed to have call with Beijing for years as opposition criticises ‘indulgent’ China trip | Anthony Albanese

Anthony Albanese has sniped back at the opposition’s criticism of his “indulgent” six-day visit to China, pointing out the former Coalition government failed to hold a single phone call with the major... Read more »

Senate approves cuts to NPR; Trump on the Fed : NPR

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top... Read more »

Morning Update: The condo market has cratered

Good morning. Canada built a boatload of new condos that nobody wants to buy now – more on that below, along with Mark Carney’s hopes for a deal on softwood lumber and... Read more »