UK

Flight attendants are getting self-defense training as the number of unruly passengers is on the rise. CNN's Pete Muntean reports.

Oakland (United States) (AFP) – A shootout is taking place at the Oakland Police Station – virtually. The Californian police department is using a simulator to train new and veteran officers on de-escalation and use of force, by putting them through 12 different scenarios, such as coming face to face with a man armed with a machete.

This biologist-turned-surfer builds boards made out of plastic waste and uses them for expeditions that highlight global issues around plastic pollution.

Interpreting the motion of athletes, these 1.3 tonne robots create daily unique artworks in a gravel garden inspired by ancient Japanese traditions. The installation has come from the UK as part of a city-wide art festival in Tokyo.

Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title. The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday's all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being. (July 28)

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is taking a mainstream view that the current surge in inflation in the global economic environment is temporary due to several transitory factors, an economist said Tuesday as IMF upgraded the World Economic Outlook (WEO) on the same day.

A UN organization is set to approve a report on climate change with a view to better understanding climate change and providing new resources for relevant policymakers as mounting risks of extreme weather events require urgent action around the world.

China is on track to emerge as a technological super power, said an expert during an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN).

Walmart is expanding its academic program to pay the full college tuition and book costs for its US workers at 10 partner schools.

A rat burst into the Plenary Hall of the Andalusian Parliament on Wednesday, causing chaos among MPs. The presence of the rodent was alerted by a shout from the president of the parliament, Marta Bosquet, while she was speaking. The intruder, which was running from one side to the other, caused a great commotion and forced the interruption of the parliamentary session.

CNN's Brianna Keilar responds to critics of Simone Biles after the Olympic gymnast withdrew from the individual all-round competition at the Tokyo 2020 games to focus on her mental health.