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Edge of Memories developer Midgar Studio is being liquidated
The French studio is owned by Nacon, which filed for insolvency earlier this year.
Great Barrier Reef at risk of ‘collapse’, scientists warn
“Ecosystem collapse” is linked to 2026’s El Nino weather phenomenon.
Great Barrier Reef at risk of 'collapse', scientists warn
Australia's Great Barrier Reef is at very high risk of extreme and widespread bleaching and "ecosystem collapse" linked to this year's El Niño weather phenomenon, leading scientists warned Tuesday.
New Saudi visa lets Umrah pilgrims visit multiple times within a year
Saudi Arabia has launched a new one-year multiple-entry visa, which will allow Umrah pilgrims to make repeated visits.
China summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed waters
The Philippine military accused the China Coast Guard of clubbing a Filipino sailor with a baton on July 20.
China's rising obesity fuels demand for weight-loss camps, drawing overseas interest
With weeks of supervised training and controlled meals, stay-in fitness programmes in China are attracting overseas participants looking to build healthier habits.
Getting Dressed During World War I: A Fascinating Look at How Soldiers, Nursers & Others Dressed During the Great War
Not to diminish the nightmare of mortars and shrapnel, but as evidenced by Crow’s Eye Productions’ period-accurate dressing video above, one of the greatest horrors of WWI was wet wool. Decades before the invention of Gore-Tex, Polar Fleece, and other high-performance,
Fires in Brazil's Amazon dropped to historic low in 2025
Forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon fell to a historic low in 2025 after peaking the previous year, according to a report published Tuesday.
FAST Provider Wedotv Launches in India With Samsung TV Plus (EXCLUSIVE)
FAST channel provider wedotv has struck its first distribution deal in India, bringing four channels to Samsung TV Plus and reaching millions of Samsung Smart TV users across the country. The agreement adds wedotv Big Stories, wedotv Cars, wedotv Movies and wedotv Sports to the
Africa: BRVM Closes Strong - Uniwax Leads +0.76% Weekly Gain Amidst Key Africa Deals
[Daba Finance] The week of July 13-19, 2026, proved to be another period of positive momentum for the BRVM (Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières).
South Korea to launch free home-grown AI chatbot in 2026
Seoul is seeking to reduce reliance on foreign platforms.
Fact check: Is the EU set to ban bottled water multipacks?
Claims that the EU will ban multipacks of bottled water from August have spread widely on social media. But a closer look at the legislation shows the picture is more nuanced than some posts suggest.
Lebanese army deploys in southern town after Israeli withdrawal, official says
BEIRUT, July 21 (Reuters) - Lebanese army troops began deploying in the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on Tuesday after Israeli forces withdrew from the area, a senior Lebanese security official said, in line with a U.S.-brokered plan. The plan foresees Lebanese
Israeli airstrike kills family of six in Gaza, medics say
CAIRO, July 21 (Reuters) - An Israeli airstrike on Tuesday killed a father, his wife and their four children in Gaza City, while setting their home ablaze, health officials said. Medics said the Israeli strike on the family house in the Sabra neighbourhood killed the man, Firas
India summons senior Russian diplomat over killing of four Indian ship crew
NEW DELHI, July 21 - India said it had summoned a senior Russian diplomat and expressed \"grave concerns\" after a missile strike killed four Indians on a Black Sea cargo ship that was leaving a Ukrainian port.
European Statistical Monitor: July edition
On 17 July, Eurostat released the European Statistical Monitor, a dashboard with monthly and quarterly indicators covering different areas, such as economy, environment, business, health and work. This monthly updated dashboard is designed to track developments within the EU as
Two tourists injured in knife attack at Acropolis, police arrest suspect
A man attacked a Greek-American couple with a knife at the entrance to the Acropolis archaeological site and was arrested by Athens police shortly afterwards.
'Kick Argentina out of the World Cup' petition nearly breaks Guinness World Record
FIFA has confirmed that Argentina will face an investigation into the “disgusting” scenes at the end of the World Cup final. The team has gone viral for all the wrong reasons at this year’s tournament; and now, a petition to kick them out of the World Cup has amassed more than
Andrew and Tristan Tate to fight UK extradition over rape and trafficking allegations
The US-born brothers were arrested in Miami, Florida and face a total of 59 charges from the Crown Prosecution Service, including rape, assault and human trafficking.
Abbey Road Music Photography Awards to Honor Masayoshi Sukita With Lifetime Achievement Award
The recording studio's annual photography awards, established in 2022, will take place in London in September
‘The Odyssey’ Breaks Records With Massive Debut at U.K. and Ireland Box Office
The U.K. and Ireland box office experienced a massive tentpole shift as Universal’s “The Odyssey” captured the top spot, storming the market with a spectacular debut weekend of £12.5 million ($16.8 million). The performance registered as Nolan’s second-biggest opening frame in
Zimbabwe: Who is Pedzai ‘Scott’ Sakupwanya, gold baron linked to Mnangagwa?
With interests in mining, energy, and logistics, Sakupwanya, a ZANU-PF financier turned politician, is rapidly climbing the political ranks.
Drone strike sparks major fire in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine
A home improvement shopping centre in Sumy, Ukraine, catches fire after a reported Russian FPV drone strike as firefighters battle the blaze.
Commission publishes state aid guidance on carbon contracts for difference
The European Commission has published guidance to support member states in designing state aid schemes based on carbon contracts for difference (CCfDs), in compliance with the Guidelines on state aid for climate, environmental protection and energy (CEEAG). The aim is to
Could 'banned topics' be the secret to stopping AI hackers?
The trick to stopping an AI cyberattack may be as simple as bringing up a subject the AI system is not allowed to discuss.
Portuguese scientists study Martian clouds to help future landings
As plans for crewed missions to Mars advance, a study led by two Portuguese scientists at Lisbon University's Faculty of Sciences is helping make landings on the Red Planet smoother.
Trade, trophies and tanks
In today's newsletter: A team of Members of the European Parliament travel to China, Spain's reigning champions tour Madrid, and an expert explains the point of Europe's military parades.
Lebanon's Aoun to meet Trump at White House, hoping to generate pressure on Israel
By Maya Gebeily and Tom Perry BEIRUT, July 21 (Reuters) - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday to present a plan on how to disarm Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and secure Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon.
In Gaza, a mother's hunt for water lays bare a worsening health crisis
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Dawoud Abu Alkas CAIRO/GAZA, July 21 (Reuters) - In pre-dawn darkness, Ibtisam Al-Helou leaves her tent on Gaza's seafront on a daily search for fresh water. The Mediterranean lies only a few steps away, but the water she needs to cook, drink and wash
Nine dead, 15 trapped after India tunnel collapse
The collapse was likely triggered by a blast, the cause of which was yet to be ascertained.
Africa: Tanzania Touts for a Safe Use of Nuclear Technology in Advancing Africa's Economy
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation among African countries to ensure the safe use of nuclear technology, particularly in non-medical applications, in order to enhance the contribution of the technology to social and
Members of Indonesia syndicate which sold babies to Singapore get 3 to 7 years' jail
The 19 defendants were convicted of selling at least 34 babies between 2022 and 2025, some of whom were taken to Singapore and sold for thousands of dollars for each child.
UK borrowing falls in June but public finances remain a challenge
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.
South Korea probes diplomatic academy hack, eyes possible North Korea link
SEOUL, July 21 - South Korea's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday a \"significant\" amount of data appeared to have been exposed in a cyberattack on a government-run diplomatic academy, as authorities examine potential involvement by foreign state-backed hacking groups.
Jon Stewart Criticizes Trump for Tainting Spain’s World Cup Victory With His ‘Overinflated Ego’
The Daily Show host also took aim at the president's administration not being "as competent as we've been led to believe"
Air passenger rights reform: What the new rules mean for you
It's official: air passengers across the bloc will enjoy stronger rights from mid-2027. The European Parliament and the European Council approved the agreement reached earlier in June to strengthen passengers’ protection against flight disruptions.
Commission greenlights Estonia's fourth payment request for €135.5 million under NextGenerationEU
On 16 July, the European Commission positively assessed Estonia's fourth payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This payment request reflects significant progress across a wide range of reforms aimed at driving
A.R. Rahman Launches ARR Immersive App for Apple Vision Pro (EXCLUSIVE)
A.R. Rahman, the two-time Oscar-winning Indian composer behind “Slumdog Millionaire” and “127 Hours,” is launching ARR Immersive, an app bringing his decade of immersive storytelling work to Apple Vision Pro on July 22. The app draws on Rahman’s ongoing work in immersive
Victorious Spanish team parade through Madrid after World Cup triumph
Spain's World Cup-winning team toured Madrid on an open-top bus as huge crowds lined the streets to celebrate their victory over Argentina
Nine dead, 15 trapped after tunnel collapse in India
Toxic methane gas leaking from underground rock formations was hampering rescue efforts.
More than 15 Indian workers trapped after hydroelectric tunnel blast kills nine
GUWAHATI, India, July 21 - More than 15 workers were feared trapped on Tuesday after a blast caused by a suspected gas leak in a tunnel being built for a hydroelectric project in India's rugged northeastern state of Sikkim that killed nine, officials said.
China must offer reassurance on its military build-up, Australian Foreign Minister says
She said Australia has raised its concerns about China’s recent missile test in the Pacific.
All 19 members of Indonesian trafficking ring that smuggled babies into Singapore sentenced to prison
The jail sentences were lower than what the prosecutors demanded.
Europe Today: Spain celebrates World Cup triumph as Burnham takes office in the UK
Two million people took to the streets of Madrid to welcome home their World Cup heroes last night. In the UK, Andy Burnham delivered his first address to the nation as Prime Minister, while in Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz has signalled a government reshuffle.