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Locarno Films About (In)Famous People: From an Ex- Florida Prison Inmate to Albert Serra on Ingrid Caven
The Swiss fest also features a doc on Italian auteur Marco Bellocchio, the stories of filmmakers who chronicled life in Lebanon and Germany, and a fiction feature on Heinrich Himmler's massage therapist.
Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of a renewed Interim Regulation to detect child sexual abuse online
The Commission welcomes the 23 July adoption by the Council of a proposal to reinstate the interim derogation from certain provisions of the e-Privacy Directive for the purpose of combating online child sexual abuse. The Council adoption includes the amendments that the
79 Bangkok entertainment venues ordered shut following city-wide checks
The campaign aims to improve safety and boost public confidence in entertainment venues in the city.
Thailand to enforce alcohol sales ban during Buddhist holidays on July 29, 30
Alcohol sales are largely prohibited throughout major Buddhist holidays.
Iran's foreign minister discusses security of Strait of Hormuz with Saudi, Omani counterparts
DUBAI, July 28 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister discussed issues related to the security of the Strait of Hormuz in separate phone calls with his Saudi and Omani counterparts on Monday evening, according to a statement published on his Telegram channel on Tuesday. The
Malayan tigers actively breeding at new reserve in Pahang
The current findings set an important benchmark for measuring future conservation efforts.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ First Reactions: Tom Holland Has ‘Never Been Better’ in a Sequel That Ditches ‘Multiverse Tedium’ and Delivers a ‘Grounded Spider-Man Tale’
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, who are calling Tom Holland’s fourth standalone movie “a grounded Spider-Man tale” that is “thrilling, heartfelt and confidently character driven.” Fandango correspondent Erik Davis shared a
Commission provides €1.5 billion in macro-financial assistance to Egypt
On 24 July, the European Commission disbursed €1.5 billion in Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) to Egypt. This is the second of the three instalments expected under the ongoing €4 billion MFA programme for the country. This financial support will help Egypt cover part of its
Japan’s Takaichi to order food tax cut to 1%: Reports
Japan currently has an 8 per cent food sales tax.
Shares slip as chip stocks come under heavy selling: Here's why
South Korea's Kospi index plunged more than 10% on Tuesday morning as chipmaking stocks came under heavy selling amid renewed concerns over whether the artificial intelligence boom can be sustained.
New Zealand intelligence casts doubt on Russia spy accusation
FSB said a Russian citizen had been arrested after passing information to New Zealand spies.
Tom Holland Says He’ll Play Spider-Man “For as Long as They’ll Have Me” After ‘Brand New Day’: “If This Movie Does Good, I Guess We’ll See!”
Debuting his fourth 'Spider-Man' film in L.A., Holland also admitted, "It still feels like this is my first-ever premiere for this character. It has been the gift of my life."
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’: First Reactions From the Premiere
The Tom Holland and Zendaya superhero movie hits theaters on July 31.
Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle
Orla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and infiltrating the police.
On the front line of Ecuador's drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruption
The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.
No EU-wide watchlist: Berlin Pride attack highlights gaps in monitoring Islamist extremism
Despite growing concerns about cross-border security threats, no EU-wide register or official figure indicates how many people with established links to terrorism are currently under surveillance.
Europe warned of ‘warmer-than-normal’ August: What’s driving blistering temperatures?
"The exceptionally warm Mediterranean Sea is leaving a fingerprint on land, and in several places it shows up in the nights rather than the afternoons.”
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This picturesque beach in the US Virgin Islands was just named the best in the world
Researchers looked at the colour and clarity of the water, Google Maps reviews, and climate data to rank the best beaches in the world.
Jet lag tips: What to eat and drink to beat travel fatigue
What you eat and drink before, during and after a flight can ease jet lag symptoms.
ommission preliminary finds TikTok in breach of Digital Services Act for failing to ensure safe accounts for minors
On 24 July, the European Commission sent TikTok preliminary findings indicating that TikTok accounts of minors do not meet the safety standards required under the Digital Services Act (DSA). On TikTok, minors can choose to set their account as ‘public'. This means that any
Paul Biya’s record 50-day stay in Switzerland fuels health rumours
Cameroon’s president has been absent from Yaoundé since 7 June. As Biya’s unexplained stay in Geneva drags on, the presidency is struggling to silence speculation over his health.
Hong Kong activist allowed to stay in UK after deportation threat
Wu was detained for hours at London's Heathrow Airport last week and refused entry, he told the BBC.
Southern, central China brace themselves for flood risk after Typhoon Noul
Forecasters warned the weakened storm could linger inland longer than usual.
Southern, central China brace for flood risk after typhoon
BEIJING, July 28 - The remnants of Typhoon Noul pushed deeper into China on Tuesday, threatening heavy flooding across a broad swathe of the country's southern and central provinces as forecasters warned the weakened storm could linger inland longer than usual.
Michael B. Jordan Reacts to David Jonsson’s ‘Black Panther 3’ Casting
The Oscar winner played villain Erik Killmonger in Ryan Coogler's 2018 film and his 2022 sequel, 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. '
Kyoto school searched over fatal boat accident during Okinawa field trip
A student and the captain of one of the boats died in the accident.
Michelin-starred chef calls for VAT cut for restaurants
Sat Bains offers deli versions of some of his dishes to promote local businesses facing high costs.
Elon Musk's X adds banking service in 'everything app' push
Elon Musk's social media app X on Monday began offering its X Money banking service to all US subscribers of its paid Premium and Premium+ tiers, part of the multi-billionaire's ambition to turn the site into an "everything app."
Ariana Grande Sues Hackers Over Alleged Theft of Unreleased Music, Photos, and Video Footage
Lawsuit states that 45 unreleased songs reportedly hit the internet in 2023 alone
Eva Mendes Reacts to Husband Ryan Gosling’s ‘Ghost Rider’ Casting
It was revealed at Comic-Con 2026 that the Oscar-nominated actor would be taking on the Marvel character.
Why is Chat Control one of the EU’s biggest digital rights fights?
EU governments have extended the bloc's interim "chat control" rules until April 2028, allowing online platforms to continue voluntarily scanning for child sexual abuse material while debate over mandatory detection continues.
How youth in South-east Asia get hooked on illegal online gambling
It is one of the fastest-growing dimensions of transnational organised crime in the region, says a UN report.
Seattle police say shooting incident at food festival over the weekend may have been gang related
The shooting incident killed three people, one of them now identified as one of the shooters, and injured four others, including a two-year-old boy, according to Seattle police.
Taiwan drills to test relocating arms production under Chinese attack
For the first time, Taiwan will also deliberately slow mobile internet speeds during the exercise.
Zendaya Stuns ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Premiere in ‘Abstract’ Spider-Inspired Look: ‘It’s Like This Metamorphosis’
Zendaya stunned the red carpet at the “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Los Angeles premiere in a black satin Ashi Studio corset with a sweeping architectural train, putting an exclamation point on a press tour that the young star used as her personal runway. “It’s kind of an
‘We have lost everything’: extreme rainfall across Asia brings flash floods and typhoons
From Afghanistan to Taiwan, unprecedented deluge highlights devastating impact of climate breakdown “It rained for 10 days and 10 nights, non-stop – I’d never seen anything like it,” says Anar Gul, a construction worker who lives in the remote district of Dur Baba in eastern
Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom Voice Gave ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Directors “Chills”
The Oscar winner is taking on the iconic villain from the 'Fantastic Four' comics in the movie hitting theaters Dec. 18.
Chip stocks slide in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors
Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was paused temporarily on Tuesday morning after slumping by 8%.
Netflix Sets Launch Date for Lee Chang-dong’s Awards Hopeful ‘Possible Love’
Lee Chang-dong's first film in eight years — reuniting him with Korean screen royalty Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu — hits select theaters Oct. 23 and streams globally Nov. 6 after its Venice competition premiere.
Riyadh’s bomb-in-waiting: inside the US-Saudi nuclear deal
“Saudi Arabia does not want to acquire any nuclear bomb, but without a doubt, if Iran developed a nuclear bomb, we will follow suit as soon as possible.” This sentiment from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman might come true sooner than expected. The recent US-Saudi nuclear
What is CXMT, the chipmaker that just became China's most valuable listed company?
CXMT shares surged more than 500 per cent in their Shanghai debut on Monday (Jul 27), highlighting strong investor backing for a homegrown chip champion.
Linda Perhacs’ Friends Say Cult Singer-Songwriter Has ‘Gone Missing’
The 82-year-old musician, who struggles with dementia, was discharged from a care facility eight months ago, according to a statement