Greece braces for year's first heat wave
Greece, which was spared the record heat that ravaged most of Europe in June, is finally bracing for its first heat wave of the year.
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Floating igloo leaves France for polar exploration mission
A floating research station resembling a giant aluminum igloo on Sunday set out from France to begin a long-term mission in the Arctic that will see it drift with the polar ice in one of the most hostile environments.
5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 6 people
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six people, injuring more than 30 and displacing 300, authorities said Sunday.
Regional issues high on the agenda as ASEAN foreign ministers meet in Manila
The meeting will focus on key challenges including energy and food security, the ongoing crisis in Myanmar and South China Sea tensions.
Australia-India partnership deep on security, shallow on trade
The third India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne on July 9 produced outcomes across defense, energy, critical minerals, technology and education — 18 in all. But by far the most significant deliverable centered on Australian uranium exports to India. After nearly 12 years
AI tool reveals climate shifts may have fueled bursts of bird evolution
University of Michigan researchers have used an AI tool to demonstrate that birds in the group Passeriformes evolved in rapid evolutionary bursts and that these bursts frequently coincided with climate shifts throughout Earth's history.
The World’s Greatest Song That Simply Shouldn’t Exist: The Making of The Beatles’ “A Day in the Life”
Were we to take bets on the single most widely heard alarm clock, the one included on the Beatles’ “A Day in the Life” would surely be a popular choice. It comes, you’ll recall, at the beginning of the song’s middle section, when Paul takes over from John and sings about waking
Scientists map how the flu virus rewires the human cell from the inside
Researchers at EMBL Hamburg and collaborators at the Leibniz Research Institute for Molecular Pharmacology (FMP) have mapped how the influenza A virus rewires infected human cells in unprecedented detail. To do this, the researchers used a customized experimental workflow to
Locarno to Honor James Gray, “the Last Great Novelist of American Cinema,” With Career Leopard
“His films form a rich body of work that echoes the Jewish diaspora, film noir, and Russian as well as North American literature,” says artistic director Giona A. Nazzaro.
James Gray to Be Honored With Locarno Film Festival Career Award
The Locarno Film Festival will honor James Gray with a lifetime career award at this year’s edition, where the U.S. auteur’s most recent work, “Paper Tiger,” will screen. Gray will receive the Pardo alla Carriera award on Aug. 9 and will present “Paper Tiger” — which launched
Oil prices rise as fighting between US and Iran intensifies
Oil prices rose on Monday morning as fighting between the US and Iran intensified, fuelling concerns over disruptions to energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
‘Shrimad Bhagavatam’ Anchors Sagar Pictures Entertainment’s Global Push, Indian Studio Confirms (EXCLUSIVE)
Sagar Pictures Entertainment (SPE) has confirmed the launch of a global studio business, moving beyond film and television production into an intellectual property-led growth strategy spanning gaming, music, consumer products and theme parks. The Mumbai-based studio said it is
Titanic-sinker or GOP ‘salesman’? A Senate fiscal hawk grabs a critical gavel
Sen. Ron Johnson is next in line for chair of the Budget Committee after Lindsey Graham’s death, and he has some decisions to make about how he’ll handle the job.
China's car market heads for worst year since 2021 as sales plunge 20%
Consumer demand for cars in China tumbles following record-high sales of 23.7 million units in 2025.
Nigeria: Dangote and BUA face a rival answering to Hong Kong, not Lagos
China’s Huaxin has rebranded Lafarge Africa as HBM Nigeria and is racing to add capacity – with the assets earmarked for an overseas stock-market listing.
From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown
BBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports as thousands attempt to march to India's parliament in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's demand for education reforms.
US widens strikes in Iran
The United States expanded the scope of its strikes on Iran on Monday, targeting provinces around the country including a city hosting a nuclear power plant, as the Islamic republic kept up its attacks in the region. While the US had focused its strikes since the return to war
Hungary's PM Péter Magyar: 'It would be great honour if Judit Polgár accepted the presidency'
The prime minister wrote on Facebook that on Monday he will meet the world‑class chess player and ask whether, until the new constitution is adopted, she would accept the role.
Why are Ukraine's military recruiters facing violence in their own country?
The latest National Police Service report recorded more than 600 assaults on recruitment officers to date and warned that the aggression has become “increasingly threatening”.
Liam Gallagher Says World Cup Halftime Show Was ‘Like a Bad Trip’
Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and more took the stage midway through the final game between Spain and Argentina
Thailand raises alarm with China over tanks to Cambodia army
Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul raised the concerns with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a meeting on July 17.
Where Did the Monk’s Haircut Come From? A Look at the Rich and Contentious History of the Tonsure
One might assume from a modern viewpoint that the hairstyles worn by monks arose to deal with male pattern baldness anxiety. As in the school uniform approach, you can’t single out one person’s baldness when everyone is bald. But this, again, would be a modern view, full of the
Burnham as PM? 'Wait and see'
Britain gets yet another PM today (20 July) when Andy Burnham (pictured) will enter 10 Downing Street on the back of a wave of widespread enthusiasm behind him ....and a mountain of key challenges ahead. As he is about to take the keys to the highest office in the land, this
Cyprus marks 52 years since invasion as UN renews peace push
(Corrects first bullet point to change "Southern" to "southern".) NICOSIA, July 20 (Reuters) - Cyprus marked the 52-year anniversary of Turkey's 1974 invasion on Monday as the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities prepared for a renewed effort from the United Nations to break
'The Odyssey' makes history at global box office for Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of "The Odyssey" has secured a massive international debut, collecting $264m in global ticket sales during its opening weekend - representing the director's biggest international opening ever.
New UK PM to keep 'moving towards closer EU ties', analyst says
Tim Bale, professor of politics at Queen Mary University of London, believes the new UK prime minister, Andy Burnham, will maintain Keir Starmer's policy towards the EU while "not really making a big move on the single market or the customs union".
Ban on destruction of unsold clothes and shoes enters into application
Under the new rules, businesses must prioritize keeping products in use by selling them or preparing them for reuse. From 19 July, large companies across the EU are prohibited from destroying unsold clothes, clothing accessories and footwear. Medium-sized companies will be
Chinese rescuers use explosives to clear boulders trapping landslide victims
BEIJING, July 20 - Rescue teams in southwestern China used explosives on Monday to blast through heavy boulders hampering efforts to reach 34 people reported missing for three days after a landslide during torrential rain in an area famed for natural beauty.
Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed $90.
