MOSCOW, July 29 (Reuters) - Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Wednesday that it had charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activities and had issued an international warrant for his arrest. The FSB said that the charges related to
By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM, July 29 (Reuters) - Israelis are due to hold a national election on October 27. It will be the first since the deadly October 7, 2023 Hamas attack that shook the country and plunged the Middle East into turmoil as Israel went to war in Gaza, Lebanon
The investment, shared first with POLITICO, comes as public polling shows former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper with an edge over GOP nominee Michael Whatley.
Jared Leto has been accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women, who claim the offenses occurred when they were teenagers. In a new BBC documentary “Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret” — airing Wednesday — a total of 10 women come forward with allegations against Leto,
Authorities fear progress in containing the fires in the Gironde and Madrid regions may be set back by temperatures expected to hit the low 40s The French prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has delayed going on holiday and stays in Paris to manage the wildfire crisis, BFMTV
A newly discovered dinosaur from Zimbabwe is offering fresh clues to how the animals diversified, suggesting they spread across distinct ecosystems in southern Africa, scientists said Wednesday.
A school district in a rural corner of upstate New York is hitting pause on plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom after state education officials, teachers and local residents raised concerns, including the maker's ties to a company that produces hyper
Police had detained the people on July 27 after they gathered outside the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur to seek assistance.
Sicily's Etna cable car carries visitors up Europe's active volcano while engineers manage risks from eruptions, gases and harsh conditions.
The reported $60–70 million agreement would provide Tehran with hundreds of portable air-defense systems as it seeks to rebuild capabilities after months of fighting with Washington and Jerusalem. China rejected the report, saying the claims were 'completely groundless,' while
The spacecraft rushing to the rescue of an aging and sinking NASA telescope has run into its own problem.
It seems as if the world is afire this summer. But even as wildfires in Europe and North America grow more extreme, key worldwide burning statistics are at a record low largely because Africa and Asia are controlling fire more.
Durov, who holds French and UAE passports and has lived outside Russia for years, called the case politically motivated. The Kremlin frequently targets its political enemies on charges of supporting "terrorism" or "extremism".
A new survey by Amadeus Travel Intelligence and UN Tourism reveals the European destinations that travellers are keen to explore, the markets fuelling demand and the regions expanding air connectivity.
[Namibian] The Pan-African Parliament's east and west regional caucuses have tabled a motion calling for an urgent debate on the recent attacks against African migrants in South Africa.
Misir Besra was arrested in the evening of July 28 in the eastern state of Jharkhand.
[Premium Times] After Day Five, Nigeria occupies fifth position with 12 medals--six gold, four silver and two bronze.
Image via Wikimedia Commons It’s been a humanist truism for some time to say that Shakespeare speaks to every age, transcending his time and place through the sheer force of his universal genius. But any honest student first encountering the plays will tell you differently, as
The actress played the eldest daughter of Sandra Bullock's character in the 1998 hit film
[UNHCR] The Promise is a public statement of solidarity, bringing together prominent figures from across society to reaffirm support for refugees and the right to seek safety.Launched on 28 July, as the Refugee Convention marks its 75th anniversary, it aims to build a diverse
[ISS] As the onslaught against the International Criminal Court continues, champions of justice must back global accountability through action.
Residents in Menasha, Wisconsin, survey tornado damage as crews assess destroyed homes, fallen trees and damaged power lines after the storm.
The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates on Wednesday, although investors were pricing in a 32% chance of an increase on Tuesday night, with analysts describing the decision as the most uncertain in years.
A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade.
Modi still dominates national politics and his government has sought to get ahead of the crisis.
The operation resulted in the arrest of over 300 foreign and local suspects.
TOKYO, July 29 - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is fighting a losing battle in the polls, making a retreat from promised tax cuts more difficult and denying her officials the political backup they need to talk down yen and bond market bears.
Mall operator Aeon is investigating the possibility of a gas leak.
KUMAMOTO, Japan, July 29 - Workers in a mall in southern Japan described being thrown to the floor or enveloped in a cloud of dust by a massive 7.1-magnitude quake that rattled the building on Tuesday. They were the lucky ones. An hour later, the real disaster struck.
On 27 July 1986, a concert by British rock band Queen in Budapest symbolically tore down the Iron Curtain. A crowd of 80,000 filled the People's Stadium to feel the first wave of freedom. The band's official photographer Denis O'Regan recalls that night in an exclusive
"The strength of rural America has never come from big industrial footprints," the musician wrote. "It comes from generations of people, open spaces, local businesses, and a connection to the land"
BTS will not submit its music for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards, scheduled for Feb. 7, 2027, the group announced on Wednesday. All seven members – RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook – posted the same statement on their individual instagram accounts. “We have
Apocalypse appeared to have died at the end of the newest episode of X-Men '97. Could he really be dead?
Silent Hill: Townfall writer-director Jon McKellan offered clues in a new interview about the upcoming horror game's conclusion.
Screen Burn writer-director Jon McKellan and Konami series producer Motoi Okamoto said that first-person perspective was always the plan.
Silent Hill: Townfall, developed by Screen Burn and published by Konami, lives up to the series' reputation in a three-hour demo
The Indian Premier League cricket tournament’s business value has climbed to $20.6 billion, up 11.4% year over year, according to Houlihan Lokey’s 2026 IPL Valuation Study released Wednesday, as record-setting sales of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals reset
Manufacturers, developers and businesses of all sizes across the EU now have new guidance on how to apply the Cyber Resilience Act. This will help them prepare for mandatory cybersecurity requirements and reporting obligations. The new Commission guidance explains how these
Umair Bilal's debut feature, premiering in the Locarno Critics' Week lineup, dives into spiritual life in Sehwan, Pakistan, a Sufi city where people "surrender themselves to a shared state of trance."
Unrelated adults in China are sharing the same room and even their bed to save money.
[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- For decades, South Africa has been at the epicentre of the global HIV epidemic. Today, it is becoming the testing ground for what many scientists believe could be the most important advance in HIV prevention since daily pre-exposure
De Vie in the French capital’s Montorgueil quarter was praised for its innovative concoctions having opened last year.
ISTANBUL, July 29 (Reuters) - Turkish authorities detained an opposition Istanbul district mayor and five others on Wednesday over alleged irregularities in building and occupancy permits, broadcaster NTV reported. • Latest step in unprecedented legal crackdown on
Employees from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Meta AI signed the petition following a major autonomous AI hacking scandal.
Malaysia should try packaging race tickets with cultural and dining experiences to showcase the country as a choice destination for tourists, observers say.
Israeli protesters marched in Tel Aviv against settler violence in the occupied West Bank as police blocked their route and confronted demonstrators.
UK airport gets green light to charge airlines more to use the hub, which is expected to mean higher fares for flyers.
On 27 July, the European Commission positively assessed Belgium's fifth payment request for €225 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This is an important step in the delivery of the reforms and investments tied to this
There are currently no transmissions in Australia's poultry population.