Exclusive: Undersea cables below the South China Sea have long provided vital connectivity to countries in Southeast Asia as demand for internet service has surged. But now, competition for control of the South China Sea is straining telecommunications.

Escalating contest over South China Sea disrupts international cable system

China’s effort to dominate the disputed waterway is taking a toll on the network of underwater cables that provide essential Internet connectivity in Asia.

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #714,590!

The first-ever Rolex ‘Rainbow’ Daytona chronograph watch is set to come to auction and could fetch more than $3.5 millionThe first-ever Rolex ‘Rainbow’ Daytona chronograph watch is set to come to auction and could fetch more than $3.5 million

First Rolex Rainbow Daytona Could Fetch $3.5 Million at Auction

The first-ever Rolex ‘Rainbow’ Daytona chronograph watch is set to come to auction and could fetch more than $3.5 million.

Suitable colour vinyl for this album I think

Went to Iceland, whole country was covered in lupines

Shannen Doherty, a raven-haired actress best known for portraying an impulsive and bratty teenager on the TV drama “Beverly Hills, 90210” and a flirty witch in the popular fantasy series “Charmed,” died July 13 in Malibu, Calif. She was 53.

Shannen Doherty, a star of ‘90210’ and ‘Charmed,’ dies at 53

She starred in the dark comedy “Heathers” before playing an impulsive teen on “Beverly Hills, 90210.”

Congratulations #England , you now have a white prime minister again , just as #God and the #King intended :) #SirKeirStarmer #UKElections

Breaking News: Iran and Sweden exchanged prisoners, including an E.U. diplomat and a senior former Iranian official, in a breakthrough swap.

Sweden and Iran Exchange Prisoners in a Breakthrough Swap

Iran released an E.U. diplomat from Sweden and a dual Iranian-Swedish national, whereas Sweden released a senior former Iranian official serving a life sentence for war crimes.

Even Jeremy Hunt, Britain's chancellor of the Exchequer, fears he could lose the general election next month, a testament to the scale of the threat facing the Conservatives.

Even Britain’s Finance Minister Is Fighting to Stay in Parliament

As chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt also represents a district where his Conservative Party traditionally counts on rock-solid support. Not any more.

Maybe they can have a little bit of flooding, as a treat. When they get lots of water, the base of the trunks get squat and wide.