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‘I’m F-cking Done’: Ministry to Release Final Album in October
'Hate To Go (Take Out or Delivery)' will feature new single, “Burned Out," and be followed by a 2027 farewell tour
Thailand to scrap $38.3 billion land bridge project after study
The pitch for the land bridge project replaced a decades-old Thai proposal to dredge a canal through the Kra Isthmus.
DRC: How Kinshasa’s diplomatic manoeuvres score points against Rwanda
With no progress on implementation of the Washington Peace Accords, Kinshasa has sent a high-ranking diplomat to Europe brandishing a memo signed by the FDLR – undermining some of Kigali’s leverage with Western partners.
JoinCare Explores Scientific Exchange During Visit toJapan’s National Institute of Infectious Diseases
JoinCare, an open decentralised science (DeSci) platform for early-stage biomedicalinnovation, has expanded its academic collaboration in Asia. Its Chief Executive PeterSachsenmeier recently visited Tokyo for an academic exchange at the invitation of DrMasanori Isogawa,
Iran-Iraq-Pakistan ‘axis of sympathy’ signals a reshaping Southwest Asia
Earlier this month, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was buried in his hometown of Mashhad after a four-day ceremony. Many international delegations were present, but each country will have chosen their representatives with the utmost care. Sending
Sales Veteran Fred Tsui to Lead Hong Kong International Film Festival
The Moebius Entertainment founder and longtime Media Asia sales chief succeeds Albert Lee on Sept. 23, ahead of the festival's 51st edition next spring.
Halo: Campaign Evolved just signaled Xbox's strategy for the next 3 years
A struggling Microsoft is looking to bolster franchises like Halo, The Elder Scrolls, and Fallout with remakes
Physicists turn to the universe's 'piano notes' to detect hidden particles
It's been said that a finely tuned ear knows the size and shape of a piano by merely listening to the instrument's notes. An international team of physicists has now devised an analogous approach to detect the universe's hidden particles at high energies—opening a potential
How does parent‑child interaction therapy work? And who can use it?
Children thrive when parents are warm and responsive to their needs while also providing clear guidance and setting limits. This is known as authoritative parenting. But most parents will tell you authoritative parenting is easier said than done, especially when children have
Why state-owned AI won’t solve inequality
Government ownership of AI companies may promise shared wealth, but it risks weakening oversight and accountability.
What kinds of black holes exist — and how are they different?
Scientists have identified four types of black holes, classified mostly by their masses. But these mysterious objects continue to challenge our understanding of the universe.
Todd Blanche is unfit to serve as attorney general
One of the attorney general’s most important jobs is telling the president “no.”
Deadline to file claim in $2.5B settlement over Amazon Prime coming soon
You have just days to submit a claim to receive up to $51.
New The Elder Scrolls Online Changes Blamed On ‘Team Bandwidth’ Following Xbox Cuts
Little changes point to the early impact of recent layoffs
Rebel Wilson Defamation Case Ruling Appealed by ‘The Deb’ Star Charlotte MacInnes
Charlotte MacInnes has appealed her defeat in a defamation case against Rebel Wilson, challenging the findings that Wilson’s Instagram posts were not defamatory and did not cause serious harm to her reputation. MacInnes filed her notice of appeal on Thursday, one day after
Live updates: Trump's tariffs set to kick in; White House Correspondents' dinner re-do
President Trump's 10 percent tariffs are set to expire on Friday, but U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced new levies on Thursday to replace them. The fresh import taxes –– ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent –– will hit 60 countries, accounting for 99 percent
Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism
He is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms.
Chris Brown Pleads Guilty Over ‘Vicious and Unprovoked’ Attack at U.K. Nightclub
Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray in the U.K. in relation to a “vicious and unprovoked” attack at a London nightclub in 2023. His co-defendant, Omololu Akinlolu, also pleaded guilty. The U.K.’s Crown Prosecution Service (similar in function to the District Attorney)
Vance's lead over Rubio narrows in new Republican 2028 poll: Join Friday's Whole Hog
A new Emerson poll suggests Vice President Vance's once-dominant position in the Republican 2028 field may be weakening, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio now running nearly even. Meanwhile, speculation is growing inside Republican circles and the Trump administration over
EU sanctions Iranian judges, leading cyber group figure
BRUSSELS, July 24 (Reuters) - The European Union has imposed new restrictive measures on Iranian judges over alleged human rights violations, EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Friday, adding that a leading figure of a cyber group who she said enabled the regime's repression
Armoured fighters storm Denmark’s Spøttrup Castle for IMCF world championship
Nearly 600 armoured fighters from 30 countries have gathered at Denmark's Spøttrup Castle for the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) World Championship, turning one of Scandinavia's best-preserved medieval fortresses into an arena for full-contact historical combat.
EU far right cries foul, but Commission unfazed by Magyar's 'Purgatorium'
Orbán allies across Europe have raised concerns over Hungarian democracy after the president's mandate was ended and Fidesz's headquarters raided as part of a corruption probe, but the European Commission appears broadly aligned with a push to dismantle Orbán's political
The Strokes’ New Album Reality Awaits Is Here
Everyone was mad about the Auto-Tune. I wasn’t mad about the Auto-Tune. Sure, Julian Casablancas kind of sounds like a malfunctioning robot, but what sucked about “ Going Shopping ” and “ Falling Out Of Love ” is how utterly forgettable they were. The Strokes are one of this
Why Jimothy the raccoon has become a mega meme online
It all began with an innocuous video shared by Seattle resident Kiana Hall on Instagram.
Bangladesh president resigns citing ill health
"Due to worsening physical and mental incapacity ... it is no longer possible for me to properly discharge the responsibilities of an important constitutional office such as the presidency," President Mohammed Shahabuddin said in a resignation letter.
A simple idea to bring clean drinking water to U.S. homes at a lower cost
Stanford engineer Khalid Osman and collaborators are building modeling tools to help water system managers find the most cost-effective option for improving their community's drinking water.
Astronomers catch massive galaxy assembling piece by piece 1.2 billion years after Big Bang
Astronomers have discovered a remarkably tiny group of six young galaxies just 1.2 billion years after the Big Bang. This may be a rare glimpse of how some of the universe's largest galaxies formed. The paper outlining the findings was submitted to the arXiv preprint server on
The challenges companies face to launch robotaxis in Europe
European carmakers like BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz have continued to struggle significantly to roll out commercial robotaxi fleets, unlike Chinese companies, but why?
Spain's Galicia region bets big on AI and satellites to prevent summer 'megafires'
Galicia is rolling out AI-powered cameras and satellites to detect wildfires within minutes, hoping to avoid a repeat of last August's devastating wildfire destruction.
Senate Republican: American public 'growing weary' with Iran war
Senate Republican Policy Committee Chair Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) said the American public is “growing weary” with the protracted military conflict with Iran, which President Trump initially said would last four to five weeks but instead has dragged on for nearly five
We now have independent testing confirming Razer's latest innovative mouse sensor tech does what it says it does
Not that I doubted it, but it's cool to see it confirmed.
Premature Evaluation: Charli XCX Music, Fashion, Film
The post Premature Evaluation: Charli XCX Music, Fashion, Film appeared first on Stereogum .
New figures show costs rising for pensioners
They face 4.7% inflation - driven by steep rises in fuel and household service costs, report finds.
A ship linked to China’s military sailed from Baltimore. That should worry US workers.
Under normal circumstances and United States law, its journey would be absolutely illegal.
Thailand scales back US$30 billion 'land bridge' on commercial viability concerns
Thailand will instead pursue the expansion of a port in southern Ranong province and related rail links.
Africa: African Heads of Tax Administration Pay Courtesy Call On President Barrow
[The Point] The President H.E. Adama Barrow Thursday received in audience officials attending the annual Africa Tax Administration Forum Masterclass at the State House.
US trading partners rip new Trump tariffs: ‘Completely unjustified’
U.S. trading partners including China, Japan and Australia pushed back on Friday against President Trump’s latest round of tariffs, arguing the levies are “completely unjustified.” The new import taxes, ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent for 60 countries, took effect just
Africa: AU, U.S. Envoy Discuss Aussom's Future Amid Funding Uncertainty
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) met the acting U.S. ambassador to Somalia in Mogadishu to discuss the mission's future as it faces growing financial uncertainty, the AU mission said.
Vegan dog and cat food generally well digested
A new scientific review has found that nutritionally sound vegan dog food, vegan cat food and vegetarian pet diets are generally well digested and broadly comparable to conventional meat-based diets.
Africa: AU Asks Somalia to Nominate Delegates for Talks On Aussom's Future
[Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- The African Union has asked Somalia to urgently nominate representatives for a series of consultations on the future of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), as the mission faces mounting financial challenges that
Atari And Universal Sign Movie Deal For 10 Video Game Adaptations, Including Pong, Asteroids And Missile Command
Finally, we're one step closer to seeing Bubsy on the big screen
Africa: Zenith Bank Wins Africa's Best Bank, Retains Nigeria's Top Banking Award
[Vanguard] Zenith Bank Plc has been named Africa's Best Bank and Nigeria's Best Bank for the second consecutive year at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the continent's leading financial institutions.
Africa: New Research Reveals How Countries Can Continue to Deliver Life-Saving Medicine in Complex Settings
[Malaria Consortium] A new study shows how to improve the delivery of seasonal malaria chemoprevention to countries facing barriers, such as extreme weather events or conflict.
‘Major victory’: Sweden plans to ban forever chemicals in everyday products ahead of EU
Sweden plans to ban forever chemicals in kitchen appliances and clothing by 2028. When will the EU follow suit?
Africa: Think You're Healthy? Hidden Obesity Risks May Already Be Damaging Your Body Silently
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) has become one of Tanzania's most pressing public health challenges, with obesity emerging as a major risk factor behind the rising number of people diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, heart
Africa: Court Halts Impeachment Hearing Against South Africa President Ramaphosa Over $580,000 Scandal
[Vanguard] A South African court ruled on Friday in favour of President Cyril Ramaphosa's bid to pause impeachment proceedings against him over a scandal involving half-a-million dollars stashed in a sofa at his ranch.
Fact check: Claims resurface that ex-UK PM Boris Johnson sabotaged Ukraine peace deal for bribe
In an X post from 21 July, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dimitriev alleged that the UK's former Prime Minister Boris Johnson "sabotaged" peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine in exchange for money, but facts say otherwise.
Orville Peck Overdosed and Nearly Died. He Turned It into His Best Album Yet
"I went back to my hotel and tried to take my life," says the masked country singer, who chronicles a really bad year on Mule