’Magical material’: How Europe’s drought-struck islands could soon harvest water from dry air

Europe’s tourist islands are facing severe water stress. Is tech that harvests water from dry air a solution?

Will the ‘coolcation’ travel trend change the geography of international tourism?

Cooler summer holidays are proving popular as peak heat sways travellers’ choices beyond the Mediterranean. Experts weigh in on whether this seasonal trend might last.

TPLF’s rhetoric and Ethiopia’s reality on the ground: When politics forgets people

Nearly four years after the Pretoria Peace Agreement (PPA), which ended the devastating conflict in northern Ethiopia, hopes for a durable peace remain under strain.

Reliability and resilience: What European partnerships reveal about Azerbaijan’s foreign policy

Azerbaijan’s partnerships with several European states reveal crucial factors about the country’s broader foreign policy approach and status. Over the past six months, several developments have further strengthened the recognition of the country’s role in Europe’s geopolitical

Ben Affleck Captures $1 Million on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,’ a Year After Matt Damon Wins Prize

The Oscar winner and Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding took home the win for charity

Chinese humanoids birthing new Asian business models

Before a Chinese humanoid can take on ground-handling work at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, JAL Ground Service has to decide which jobs are suitable and what safety conditions the machine must meet. GMO AI & Robotics then adjusts its movements for an airport where people, vehicles

US Senate delays vote on Todd Blanche''s attorney general nomination demanding clarity on Trump's IRS lawsuit

The US Department of Justice said in a statement after the vote was postponed that it remains ready to work productively with senators Cornyn and Tillis to advance Blanche’s confirmation.

Derek Williams dies after decades filming the frontlines of Asia

Longtime CBS News cameraman Derek Williams, who spent four decades covering some of Asia’s most pivotal events, from the Vietnam War to the Tiananmen Square massacre, died July 22. He was 79. Williams died Wednesday, according to his family. He had been living with Parkinson’s

Death toll from Japan's earthquake rises to 23 as vital 72-hour window for rescues enters critical phase

Rescue efforts are continuing as time runs down on the critical 72 hour window for rescues following the quake. Officials have not detailed how many people were reported missing but local media say dozens remain unaccounted for.

Japan earthquake death toll rises to 30 as evacuees battle sweltering heat

Thousands of people are staying in evacuation centres, struggling to keep cool as temperatures soar.

The savvy logic behind Indonesia’s nickel squeeze

Indonesia mines more nickel than any other country, producing more than 60% of the world’s supply. For about a decade, Jakarta has pursued “downstreaming” — a strategy to move beyond exporting raw ore and up the value-added chain. In 2026, Indonesia sharply cut the amount of

Chicken kidney sponge could be 'outstanding' at cleaning up polluted ports

Ports rank among the most disturbed marine environments. Pollutants like trash, oil and toxins from antifouling paints tend to accumulate in enclosed harbors. Invasive species arriving in ballast water may displace native wildlife, while ship propellers, sonars and dredging

Asian stocks stutters after rout, Fed leaves markets guessing on rates

US resumes direct attacks on Iran one day after its foiled strikes on Jordanian bases hosting American troops

The latest attacks come after Trump vowed “very hard” strikes on Iran following their recent strikes on bases hosting American troops in Jordan, and other US allies in the region, including Egypt and the Gulf Arab states.

Banks, Kim introduce stuttering legislation with backing of former NBA player

Sens. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) on Wednesday introduced legislation that attempts to improve identification and treatment for children who stutter, with an assist from former NBA player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. The legislation, titled the Kidd’s Stuttering Act,

Japan’s quake leaves communities thirsting for water and relief from heat

At least 28 die as quake-hit Kumamoto battles outages and heatstroke risks.

Quantum in the palm of your hand: The evolution of superconducting qubits

Electrons zipping through transistors, powering the screens on our smartphones. Light zooming from distant stars to Earth, moving faster than anything else in the universe. Protons enabling MRI machines to analyze people's injuries.

Japan PM vows to proceed with temporary cut in sales tax

Kumamoto quake death toll reaches 28 as rescuers battle to reach mall survivors

The July 28 tremor caused widespread damage on the island of Kyushu.

BeamNG.drive just had a graphics overhaul so we can finally watch a family hatchback navigate a speedbump at 100mph with dynamic ambient lighting

The UI's had a refresh too.

Beyond the Gulf: Iran's ambitious strategy for a new regional order

To protect its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran is actively thwarting alternative energy corridors and deepening its foothold in Lebanon and Iraq by mobilizing its militia proxy network

USDA to fund Arizona facility to fight New World screwworm

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday her department will invest $25 million towards opening a new sterile fly dispersal facility in Arizona to combat New World Screwworm (NWS). During a visit to the Grand Canyon State, Rollins joined Arizona GOP Reps. Andy

Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove 'pro-terror' material

Telegram told the BBC it rejects the allegations and will contest them in court.

Joyce Carol Oates Defends ‘The Odyssey’ and Slams Translator for Scathing Review: ‘Speaks in the Crude Language of MAGA Folks’

Author Joyce Carol Oates came to the defense of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” after translator Emily Wilson wrote a viral review attacking the film. “Rather than disagreeing with interpretations of Homer in a collegial manner, this person, who has benefited enormously from

Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt

The 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.

China threatens retaliation against U.S. humanoid robot ban, says it 'severely damages' relations

China's Commerce Ministry said Thursday the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has repeatedly ignored Beijing's restrained stance.

Taiwan’s path to victory is unclear

Like few other countries, Taiwan faces a legitimate existential crisis. Beijing’s position that Taiwan must submit to absorption by the People’s Republic of China, even by force if necessary, is insistent and uncompromising. There is zero doubt this would result in the

Rushdie assailant convicted of terrorism charges

A federal jury on Wednesday convicted novelist Salman Rushdie's assailant of "engaging in an act of terrorism" for the bloody August 2022 attack at a New York cultural center. Hadi Matar, a 28-year-old Lebanese American, "chose to align his values with the terroristic values

South Korea’s women web sleuths fight AI deepfake porn

Using generative technology and a picture of their victim, harassers can fabricate pornographic images.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Aims to Make Box Office History as It Targets High-Flying Opening

Sony's Tom Holland-led feature eyes 2026's biggest launch — and then some — as it looks to buck trends for superhero fatigue: "It's as much a gold standard as any for how to keep a character relevant."

Tame Impala and Jennie Perform Their Hit ‘Dracula’ Together for First Time Ever

The singer joined frontman Kevin Parker onstage for Tame Impala’s show at Boston's TD Garden

China warns of retaliation if US sticks with robot ban

BEIJING, July 30 - China will \"resolutely retaliate\" and safeguard its interests if the United States insists on acting unilaterally over an import ban on new Chinese robots and power inverters, the commerce ministry said on Thursday.

Up to 23 feared dead in Japan quake

Hundreds of rescue workers are battling for another day to reach possible survivors in the remains of the Aeon shopping mall in Kashima in the Kumamoto region.

Japan quake toll hits 28 as survivors struggle in heat

Hundreds of rescue workers are battling for another day to reach possible survivors in the remains of the Aeon shopping mall in Kashima in the Kumamoto region.

The once-destroyed community that's now a global energy giant

A US county wiped out by a hurricane is now the world's largest exporter of liquified natural gas.

Trump says SCOTUS ruling on tariffs and birthright citizenship costing country 'trillions and trillions of dollars'

President Trump on Wednesday claimed the Supreme Court striking down his emergency tariffs and executive order restricting birthright citizenship cost the country “trillions and trillions” of dollars. Trump wrote on Truth Social, “Does anybody have any idea how much Money and

US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops

The US military said the strikes were in response to Iran firing missiles at US forces in the Middle East on Tuesday.

US military says latest strikes on Iran last two hours, hitting dozens of targets

By Kanishka Singh and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Wednesday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran, which lasted two hours and hit dozens of targets, with Washington casting the strikes as a "powerful response" to Iranian

US carries out fresh Iran strikes, CENTCOM says

WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - The United States is conducting air strikes in Iran, the U.S. Central Command said on Wednesday. The strikes started at 8 p.m. EDT (0000 GMT), it said. "The strikes are a powerful response to yesterday's attempted Iranian attacks on U.S. forces

Three-dimensional visualization of nanoplastic distribution in the neonatal mouse brain

Nanoplastics—plastic particles smaller than one micrometer—are generated through the degradation and abrasion of plastic products and are increasingly detected in food, drinking water, air and biological tissues. Although the presence of plastic particles in animals and humans

Grammys CEO Defends New Asian Pop Category After BTS Says They Won’t Participate in 2027 Awards

"I am saddened to hear that BTS has chosen not to participate in the Grammy Awards process this year," said Grammy CEO Harvey Mason jr.

New Zealand foreign minister in racism row with Chinese ambassador

Winston Peters told a lawmaker of Chinese descent to “go back to your own country”.

Studio Ghibli's worst movie returns to theaters for its 20th anniversary next month

Tales of Earthsea might not be Ghibli's most prized feature films, but it's still an ambitious project helmed by the son of Hayao Miyazaki.

Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs

Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.

Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material

The country’s internet regulator said Telegram failed to remove videos of terrorist executions and mass shootings.

US military launches strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on US base in Jordan

The U.S. military began conducting airstrikes against Iran late Wednesday in retaliation for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacking a U.S. base in Jordan the day before. The U.S. forces began firing at 8 p.m., according to the U.S. Central Command (Centcom).