Following recent exercises in the Sea of Japan, Russian and Chinese naval vessels have plans to conduct a joint patrol in the Asia-Pacific region, according to Russia’s official Interfax.
According to a statement released on Wednesday from the press service of the Russian Pacific Fleet, ships from China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy and the Russian Navy will form a new task group to carry out joint patrol missions in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Russian Navy’s and the PLA Navy’s crews will form a new detachment to carry out joint patrol missions in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the news agency.
According to Interfax, Russia is conducting a number of military exercises with China in response to the Asia-Pacific region’s growing US military potential, citing Russia’s top genitalia, Valery Gerasimov, in 2022.
Moscow and Beijing have jointly conducted air patrols in the Asia-Pacific region since 2019, the report continued.
The two nations are wrapping up five days of joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan that focused on anti-submarine and air defense missions as the joint patrol announcement is made.
Russian crews practiced searching for and neutralizing a mock enemy submarine while conducting live-fire drills on the large anti-submarine ship Admiral Tributs and the corvette Gromky, according to Interfax.
The drills were defensive in nature, according to Russia’s Pacific Fleet, and not against any other nations.
China’s rumored formation of the Asia-Pacific joint patrol coincides with its plan to modernize and upgrade its naval arsenal to become a “blue water” force capable of conducting long-range operations in the world’s oceans, similar to those of the United States and other Western forces.
At the Lionesses Euros celebration, football star Lauren James embraced the divisive Gen Z beauty trend with star-shaped pimple patches.
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Lauren James joins in with divisive Gen Z beauty trend (Image: Harriet Lander – The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
Gen Z beauty trends regularly disrupt the internet. We’re talking about under-eye bags, blush blindness, and the morning shed, just to name a few. Pimple patches are the most recent topic to bring up some debate.
And now, football star Lauren James is getting in on the action, sporting the £9 spot stickers that have already found fans in celebs like Pink Pantheress, Hailey and Justin Bieber, and SZA. Cute, controversial, and clinically effective, these tiny patches are making a major statement.
The 23-year-old was seen rocking Starface’s Pink Hydro-Star Patches, $8.99, while observing the Lionesses’ victory parade around London.
While looking adorable on your face, this pack of 32 pink, star-shaped stickers helps reduce redness, absorb gunk, and reduce spots. These patches are made of 100% hydrocolloid, which helps to control inflammation, prevent acne, and stop skin wrinkling (a bad habit I’m sure we all have once had).
This £25 vanilla body mist is in demand because Love Island’s Toni and Billykiss can’t stop ingesting it.
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Lucy Bronze and Lauren James pose with winning trophy at Euros celebrations(Image: Harriet Lander – The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
Starface disrupted the pimple patch trend with its distinctive design(Image: Starface)
When you’re running around, cooking dinner at home, or celebrating your recent Euros win, Hydro-Stars are precisely shaped to hug your skin and stay put.
They’re vegan, cruelty-free, and dermatologist-tested, so they actually help you get breakouts rather than just concealing them. They’re safe for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
Pimple patches were initially intended to cover up spots without appearing too obvious and blend in with skin. There are some fantastic invisible designs that don’t stand out from ordinary on the face from The Inkey List and Mighty Patch.
However, Starface completely changed the game with its instantly recognisable star patches, which were created specifically to stand out after its launch in 2019.
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The recent shift in beauty standards is highlighted by the popularity of these patches. Gen Z embraces and highlights previous “shameful” imperfections rather than cover-up acne, scars, or blemishes in secret. It’s both a conscious choice to reject overly airbrushed or filtered faces as well as a form of fun and self-expression.
A new Australian government report claims that ocean temperatures rose in 2024, making coral bleaching the most widespread on record in the Great Barrier Reef.
The reef health was examined by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) on Wednesday, and the results were “most spatially extensive” bleaching since records began in 1986, which was “predominantly fueled by climate change-induced heat stress.”
The southernmost third of the reef, where there is the highest recorded level of heat stress, saw a decrease in coral cover of almost one-third, down to just 26.9 percent, according to scientists.
The authors of the study wrote in The Conversation that “the declines in the north and south were the largest in a single year since monitoring began 39 years ago.”
The Great Barrier Reef, which is characterized as the largest living structure in the world, is a 2,300 km (1,400 km) long stretch of tropical corals with a stunning range of biodiversity.
According to Professor Selina Stead, the CEO of AIMS, “mass bleaching events are occurring more frequently and more intensely.”
Stead said, “The future of the world’s coral reefs depends heavily on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.”
She added that it was also crucial to manage local pressures and aiding in the reefs’ “adaptation to and recovery from the impacts of climate change.”
The Great Barrier Reef is home to the largest collection of coral reefs in the world, including 400 different types of coral, according to UNESCO, which has designated it as a World Heritage Site.
According to UNESCO, it also has 1,500 different species of fish, 4, 000 different types of molluscs, 240 different bird species, and dugong and large green turtle species.
Clownfish are found in the Great Barrier Reef, as portrayed in the 2003 Disney film Finding Nemo.
The Australian government has fought to keep the Great Barrier Reef off the endangered list because it fears it will have an impact on the billions of dollars in tourism revenue it generates annually.
The Great Barrier Reef could be protected from climate change, according to Australia’s Climate Change Authority, which released a report last week. Major fossil-fuel exporting nations are also able to adopt low- and zero-emission alternatives, and take stronger measures against climate pollutants like methane, which “contribute most to near-term climate warming.”
However, Australia continues to be a major exporter of fossil fuels, including coal from the contentious Adani coal mine, which is exported beyond the Great Barrier Reef.
Leo will prioritize their well-being in today’s horoscope for Wednesday, August 6, while Sagittarius will be drawn into an unanticipated conflict.
Find out what’s written in the stars with our astrologer Russell Grant(Image: Daily Record/GettyImages)
One star sign can expect better relationships with close friends, and another will be pleased with the results of their actions.
There are 12 zodiac signs – Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces – and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more.
These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years. From Aries through to Pisces, here’s what today could bring for your horoscope – and what you can do to be prepared.
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)
Think about the importance of maintaining your health and inner peace before attempting anything new. You must stop what you are doing to give someone a helping hand around noon because of an unanticipated circumstance. Your sincerity will be questioned by a partner. This evening, try to comfort them.
Taurus (Apr 21 – May 21)
Changes that are taking place right now may be beneficial to your career, but they might not have as positive an impact on your personal life. You rely on logic and common sense, which makes it difficult to comprehend emotional relatives. Wait patiently for it to pass in a day filled with surprises rather than bumbling.
Gemini (May 22 – June 21)
You’ll feel as though you can overcome any challenge that’s in your way of being in a close relationship if things improve. You feel more optimistic about your future as a result of restoration, but this alone won’t change your life for good. Make wise decisions that are accurate.
Cancer (June 22 – July 23)
Wait patiently when things aren’t moving quickly enough for you. Your current endeavors may seem unimportant, but that’s because this isn’t the end. You’ll eventually be pleased with the outcomes of your choices. Take your own time.
Leo (July 24 – Aug 23)
You must act right away in a situation. You’ve been making a lot of effort, so now is the perfect time to prioritize your well-being. If you value your health, you should slow down, review your diet, and break bad habits.
Virgo (Aug 24 – Sept 23)
Frustration will result from missteps in a career or financial decision. Just keep reminding yourself that you are not to blame. You face challenges largely as a result of circumstances that are beyond your control. Problems arise from a housemate or coworker’s past behavior now escalate.
Libra (Sept 24 – Oct 23)
A few conflicts and issues will cause a conversation or meeting to feel too drawn out. You’ll get burned out by arguments over trivial matters. Later, a colleague’s crude comments at work might cause you to become angry. Don’t be surprised if you feel completely exhausted by evening.
Scorpio (Oct 24 – Nov 22)
You are being asked to reconsider the circumstances that surround you. You can’t continue to be fixated on hostility and negativity for the sake of your emotional health. Someone genuinely wants to assist you. This might lead to positive transformation.
Sagittarius (Nov 23 – Dec 21)
A senior member of the family will inevitably entice you into some unanticipated conflict. They hold strong opinions, which are not what you anticipated. You need to express your feelings when you feel like you are being unfairly criticized, but you also need to show respect for others.
Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 20)
Everyone is entitled to voice their opinions. Even if you disagree with a close friend, neighbor, or relative, at least you can hear them out, whether they are close friends or neighbors. They will become resentful if you try to stop other people from expressing their opinions.
Aquarius (Jan 21 – Feb 19)
In the past, mistakes and blunders were made in business dealings. You’ll take the necessary steps to correct some arrangements now that you understand why some don’t work out as planned. You’ll wake up feeling at peace with your longing.
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Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20)
You don’t have to show off, but you do have reasons to be proud of your accomplishments. Keep in mind that not everyone around you shares your excitement, and some may be jealous instead. Why then do those feelings cause negativity to rise?
Trump’s choice to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve has been ruled out by Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.
Trump, who has repeatedly criticized Powell for slowing down interest rates, stated on Tuesday that Bessent wanted to stay in his current position.
Trump claimed in an interview with CNBC that he loved Scott but wanted to stay where he was, noting that Bessent had previously told him he didn’t want the position.
Trump mentioned Kevin Warsh, a former member of the Fed’s seven-member board of governors, and Kevin Hassett, the director of the White House National Economic Council as two potential replacements for Powell, whose term expires in May.
He said he could use the opportunity to nominate someone for chair of the board ahead of Powell’s departure to replace Adriana D. Kugler, who announced her early resignation last week as one of the seven governors.
Trump stated, “I’m going to make the decision right away.”
Concern about the US central bank maintaining its independence, which investors believe is crucial to the health of the US economy, has been fueled by Trump’s repeated attacks on Powell, who he mockingly dubbed “too late.”
The S&, P 500 dropped 0.7% in response to rumors last month that Trump had asked Republican lawmakers about firing the Fed chair.
After Trump denied that he had any intention to fire Powell early, US stocks quickly recovered.
The president may only remove the Fed chair “for cause,” which is widely accepted to be evidence of corruption or malfeasance, under US law and US Supreme Court precedent.
A Russian diplomat’s vehicle was attacked by Israeli settlers near an illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank, prompting Moscow to file a formal complaint with Israel.
Russian Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a statement on Tuesday that Moscow “considered the attack a grave violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961” and that it “occurred with the connivance of Israeli military personnel.”
A group of settlers attacked the “illegal Israeli settlement of Giv ‘at Asaf” east of Ramallah and about 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of Jerusalem, according to Zakharova. The vehicle was owned by Russia’s representation to the Palestinian Authority (PA).
“Mechanical damage was sustained by the vehicle.” According to the spokeswoman, verbal threats were made against Russian diplomats as well, adding that Israeli soldiers present “did not even bother to stop the attackers’ aggressive actions.”
The vehicle was attacked while it was traveling with members of Russia’s diplomatic mission to the Palestinian Authority, who are also working for Israel’s Foreign Ministry, according to reports in Russian media.
Zakharova added that the Israeli government has received a demarche letter from the Russian Embassy in Tel Aviv.
Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s first deputy permanent representative to the UN, made the attack on the diplomatic vehicle during a UN Security Council session on Tuesday that focused on Israeli prisoners in Gaza.
The attack on Russia’s vehicle in the occupied West Bank, according to Polyansky, comes as “Israeli authorities have adopted the policy of cleansing and colonizing” the Palestinian territory.
According to the UN representative of Russia, “it is ordinary Palestinians and even foreigners who are consistently the victims of raids by security forces and settler violence.”
He claimed that the Israeli military “under the lenient eye of the Israeli military” carried out the “attack on an official vehicle of the Russian Mission to the Palestinian Authority.”
A systematic exile of Palestinians, whether from the Gaza Strip or the West Bank, poses new risks and threats to stability and security in the Middle East, he added, and it is likely that this will bring the region to the brink of a major war.
Since October 2023, Israeli settlers and soldiers have launched vicious attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, according to the UN, killing almost 650 Palestinians there between January 1st, 2024, and the beginning of July 2025.
