Culdcept Begins brings the Sega Saturn era to Nintendo Switch 2

Culdcept Begins revives a cult-classic series with strategic deckbuilding and a whole lot of luck.

US strikes around Tehran for first time in most recent wave of attacks, says Iranian state media

The US says it fired a missile into a Curaçao-flagged oil tanker's funnel after claiming the ship, which was sailing toward Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf, "ignored multiple warnings".

Taliban’s ethnic chauvinism an increasingly dangerous divide

The Taliban’s demotion of Haji Jumma Khan Fateh from deputy governor of Zabul province may have looked like a routine reshuffling. But it fits a disturbing pattern that runs through the movement’s entire governing structure: Non-Pashtun commanders are useful until their

Over 500 feared dead in two suspected shipwrecks off Myanmar: UN

The two vessels departed from war-torn Myanmar’s Rakhine State in late June.

Understanding Bavaria's Indigeneity

When I tell people that I am a proud Boarisch-Schwob—Bavarian-Swabian—Indigenous person, I am often met with disbelief. I am white. I am European. I come from Bavaria, one of Europe's wealthiest regions. For some people, those facts settle the question before I have explained

Doctor who damaged Japan temples, shrines by performing ‘anointings’ admits to own ‘delusion’

The US-based man had reportedly performed "anointings" on shrines and temples across Japan since at least 2012.

Indonesia’s telling empty chair on the South China Sea

The most significant development at this week’s Conference Commemorating the Tenth Anniversary of the South China Sea Arbitration Award in Jakarta was not what was discussed. It was who failed to appear. Every Indonesian government representative scheduled to participate

Trump administration replaces slavery exhibition at Washington’s Philadelphia home

The Trump administration has removed a slavery exhibition at the home of former President George Washington in Philadelphia, according to The Associated Press. A slavery-focused exhibit at Washington’s home was swapped on Wednesday out by the administration with another

Sam Neill’s Cause of Death Revealed

The celebrated actor died on July 13 at the age of 78

‘Holding back is evil’: Gen-Zers revive Japan’s corporate machismo

A small cohort of Gen-Z workers in Japan think the “soft” modern workplace culture is hindering growth.

New Zealand, Fiji renew five-year partnership

WELLINGTON, July 16 - New Zealand and Fiji signed a renewed five-year Duavata Partnership on Thursday, setting out cooperation priorities for 2026 to 2030 across trade, security, democracy, social development and climate resilience, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters

Hong Kong police arrest five over ‘seditious’ books

The authorities said the publications found incited hatred against Hong Kong’s government.

Hong Kong police arrest five over 'seditious' books

HONG KONG, July 16 - Hong Kong's national security police arrested five booksellers on suspected charges of \"doing an act with seditious intention\", the government said in a statement late on Wednesday.

Daycare centre in India rejects abuse allegations, blames dismissed employees for viral clips

Little Scholars alleged the videos were part of a revenge plot by dismissed employees seeking to secure re-employment.

US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, targets included Bandar Abbas

(Corrects to add dropped word 'higher' in last bullet) By Kanishka Singh and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said late on Wednesday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran that it carried out at President Donald Trump's direction, with

Fewer vessels travel through Hormuz as US, Iran continue strikes

SINGAPORE, July 16 (Reuters) - Fewer vessels travelled through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, the first day after the U.S. reimposed its naval blockade on Iranian ports with both countries escalating strikes across the Gulf, shipping data showed. Seven vessels crossed the

When disaster strikes, people often flee to places that feel familiar

When the Marshall Fire tore through suburban Colorado in late 2021, residents had only hours to decide where to go. Some fled to nearby towns. Others stayed farther away for weeks or months. Now, a recent study published in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications suggests

Lana Del Rey Announces a ‘Beautiful’ Companion Album to Long-Awaited ‘Stove’

The singer said the secondary LP was "compiled by as many people as I could find to help me gather my thoughts about how much was changing"

US bid for Libya reunification a gamble, analysts say

US envoy Massad Boulos has spent the past year shuttling between Libya's rival leaders to bridge their political divide. Authorities in Tripoli and the UN mission in Libya, which has spent months leading political talks to resolve the divide, did not respond to AFP requests for

Saving Gaza's past, one artefact at a time

Armed with paintbrushes and wearing surgical gloves, volunteers inside a large tent in Gaza delicately brushed dust from a stone mosaic before placing it into storage, part of an effort to preserve cultural heritage hit by war. "Several mosaic artworks have been lost or

New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas following Air Force One coverage

The New York Times has filed a motion pushing back against subpoenas issued to its reporters from the Trump administration following a report on the new Air Force One, the paper reported Wednesday. According to the Times, the outlet’s top newsroom lawyer, David McCraw, said in

To measure a black hole's ultimate spin, we have to go to space

Despite their depiction as massive monsters that simply suck in everything, including light, astronomers know black holes actually spin. And they spin really, really quickly. Determining just how quickly is key to understanding how they affect their immediate vicinity and the

‘Motor City’ Review: Potsy Ponciroli’s Audacious Thriller — a Scorsese Opera without Dialogue — Announces the Arrival of a Startling Voice

At times, "Motor City" is like a silent movie directed by Scorsese. It draws us in because it’s got a glittering underworld-opera surface, but also because the audience needs to use its noodle a bit to participate in the film’s telling.

The future of the Elder Scrolls Online looks rocky after culling of leadership team

ZeniMax Online Studios lead Jo Burba is among 200 cut from the studio.

Australia to toughen modern slavery penalty after US tariff threat

Australia will also introduce civil penalties for companies not meeting existing obligations.

Singapore residents set to spend S$1 billion more a year in JB after RTS Link opens: Study

Groceries, drug stores and dining are expected to draw the biggest share of Singapore consumers' spending across the border.

Lana Del Rey Shares Update On Stove… And Companion Album?!

Lana Del Rey has been frequently teasing and pushing back her follow-up to 2023's Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd for more than two years now. When she first announced it at a Grammys party in 2024, it was called Lasso and billed as a country album. Since

Ireland's first cement-free, 3D-printed geopolymer

Researchers from Trinity's School of Engineering have successfully demonstrated the geopolymer, showcasing its potential as a scalable option for circular construction.

Senior Chinese and North Korean officials hold talks in Pyongyang

Africa: Renew Capital Picks 15 African Startups for First Venture Lab Program

[Daba Finance] Renew Capital selected 15 African technology startups from more than 500 applicants across 48 countries to advance to the next stage of its inaugural Renew Venture Lab: EmFi Series.

Africa: Supercell Offers African Game Studios Up to $200,000 in Grants

[Daba Finance] Supercell opened applications for its first Developer Grants Program for African game studios, offering equity-free funding of between $20,000 and $200,000.

Africa: Africa Startup Funding Holds Steady As Early-Stage Deals Dip

[Daba Finance] African startups raised between $1.3 billion and $1.4 billion in the first half of 2026, in line with the $1.4 billion recorded a year earlier, per data from TechCabal and The Big Deal, showing funding has stabilized despite a tougher venture capital market. The

What science loses when T. rex becomes a trophy

On July 14, 2026, "Gus," one of the most complete specimens of Tyrannosaurus rex, went to an as-yet-unidentified buyer for $50.1 million. This auction at Sotheby's set a record for the most valuable fossil ever sold. Another dinosaur has entered the luxury collectibles market,

Bus accident kills six in China's Sichuan

BEIJING, July 16 - A bus plunged into a river after colliding with a road guardrail on Wednesday, killing six people and injuring 11 in China's southwestern Sichuan province, local authorities said in a notice on Thursday.

Mallory Hawk – “Four O’Clocks”

Former Customer frontwoman Mallory Hawk's debut solo album Chinook is named after the military helicopters that dotted the skies around her childhood hometown. That town factors directly into "Four O'Clocks," the pensive and pretty new single she released today. Let Hawk

Todd Blanche’s chances of becoming attorney general could hinge on John Cornyn

The Texas Republican left Blanche's confirmation hearing unsatisfied by what he heard.

Young Japanese who rode AI boom flaunt wealth with luxury buys

While older generations have mostly focused on re-investment and saving, young investors have been spending their new-found cash.

Doughnut‑shaped topology reveals new way to classify knitting, crochet and other textiles

Fabrics are made by repeatedly intertwining yarns into characteristic patterns. Many of their properties, such as stretchiness, arise not only from the material itself but also from how the yarns are arranged and entangled. Such properties illustrate how topology—the underlying

Lamorne Morris, Abby Elliott Join Heidi Gardner in Dramedy ‘The Swimming Lesson’ (Exclusive)

Michael Strassner and Joey Bicicchi have also been cast in writer-director Casey Twenter's feature that co-stars William H. Macy.

China and Xi are seen more favourably than the US and Trump in many nations, Pew study suggests

In only six countries do people still see the US more positively than China, according to the findings released by Pew Research Center.

Orange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern US

There are currently 838 wildfires actively burning across the country, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.

Donald Trump is running out of options in Iran

Serious hostilities between the US and Iran have resumed. On July 8, Donald Trump said that the ceasefire agreed to by the two countries in June was “over.” Since then, he has ordered the US military to carry out intensive airstrikes on Iran and has reimposed an economic

R. Kelly Asks Trump to Commute 30-Year Prison Sentence

The disgraced R&B singer was convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking

Quentin Tarantino Plans to Retire After His Next Movie. Christopher Nolan Hopes He ‘Won’t Stay True’ to His Word

If Quentin Tarantino remains committed to retiring from filmmaking after his 10th feature film, then whatever movie the Oscar winner decides to make next will be his swan song from the big screen. Christopher Nolan is disappointed. “I think it’s dangerous to look at it that

The Supergirl movie may be a box office bomb, but her show is a streaming smash hit

My Adventures with Superman is one of the top shows on HBO Max, offering an anime spin on Supergirl

Trump wants to make daylight saving time permanent—but some fear the move would be a nightmare

One of the most intractable, contentious and niche issues in U.S. politics has come back into the spotlight. This week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to make daylight saving time permanent in the United States.

5 standout moments from the Hill Nation Summit

Lawmakers and Trump administration officials took to the stage at the second Hill Nation Summit on Wednesday in Washington, meeting with reporters at The Hill and NewsNation to talk about the news of the day. The event was a bipartisan gathering where lawmakers and officials

Elder Scrolls Online Studio Leadership Revealed To Be Part Of The Xbox Cuts, But Say They Have ‘Tremendous Confidence’ In The Game’s Future

Studio head Jo Burba is among the layoffs

Dems churn through cash ahead of tense Michigan Senate primary

Meanwhile, the likely GOP nominee is building his war chest.

How global heating supercharged floods in West Africa, displacing thousands

Adaptation to frightening new normal and reducing emissions further and faster is critical, scientists warn Dozens of people drowned, hundreds had to be rescued and thousands were displaced when floods struck the coasts of west Africa last month. Now scientists have concluded