The most important sci-fi movie of the century is about to leave Netflix

12 years later, Alex Garland's directorial debut still holds up

Capitol agenda: Thune tries to teach Trump Senate math

Thune has eight days to appease the president who wants to see the framework for a third GOP bill advance before senators break for summer recess.

Northwest China on high alert as heavy rain raises risk of floods and landslides

BEIJING, July 30 - Authorities in northwest China's Shaanxi and Gansu provinces issued emergency alerts and closed dozens of tourist sites on Thursday as heavy rain raised the risk of floods and landslides, state media reports showed.

Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influence

BEIRUT/RIYADH, July 30 - As the Iran war escalates again, Gulf Arab states are looking to China - not Washington - to use its economic leverage over Iran to open up the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, testing how far Beijing is able and willing to pressurise Tehran.

George and Amal Clooney forced to evacuate French home in Brignoles due to wildfires

As wildfires continue to ravage parts of southern Europe, the celebrity couple say they have “no idea” whether their French property will survive.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Meta, Microsoft, Teladoc, Norwegian Cruise Line & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in the premarket.

Seven dead after helicopter crashes during firefighting mission in Argentina

Seven people, including four senior officials from San Juan, were killed when a Bell 412 helicopter crashed during wildfire training en route to La Rioja.

Here's another reason Iran doesn't want peace

Tehran's ambitions require an unstable Middle East and the Hormuz under its thumb, which precludes any hope for peace and prosperity in the region

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Celebrates 10 Years as Longest-Running Two-Part Play in Modern West End History – Global Bulletin

DISTINGUISHED DECADE “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” turns 10 at London’s Palace Theatre today, July 30, cementing its place as the longest-running play in modern West End history to be performed as a two-part theatrical experience. Produced by Sonia Friedman Productions,

Physicists create Bose–Einstein condensate from ultracold polar molecules

Bose–Einstein condensates are states of matter that form when particles called bosons are cooled to temperatures that are only a fraction of a degree above absolute zero (i.e., 0 Kelvin [-460°F]). In these states, particles occupy the same quantum state and exhibit interesting

Could quantum physics help us find Earth 2.0?

When astronomers talk about directly imaging an exoplanet orbiting a faraway star, the analogy they most commonly use is trying to spot a firefly next to a massive searchlight. An Earth-like exoplanet is incredibly dim—usually between 100 million and 10 billion times fainter

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% despite inflation risks

Although UK inflation fell in June, the Bank of England held interest rates steady as renewed conflict in the Middle East and volatile energy prices clouded the outlook.

Indonesia court bars use of education budget to fund free meals starting from 2028

The free meals programme was launched in 2025 with the aim of feeding 83 million school children and expectant mothers.

AMC Global Media Streaming Revenue Rises 6% in Q2, U.S. Ad Sales Down 11%

AMC Global Media reported its second-quarter 2026 earnings Thursday, on the heels of announcing a $500 million co-exclusive streaming deal with Netflix for “The Walking Dead.” Streaming revenue for the second quarter, which ran March-May, increased 6% to $180 million. U.S. ad

Red card: World Cup fans and the public subsidize private jet polluters

Ordinary fans and the flying public subsidize the pollution spewing activity of the high-flying private jet class.

Crete wildfire kills two firefighters as fierce flames spread in Greece

Wildfires continue to burn across Crete, Greece, where two firefighters died as strong winds fuelled the blaze and aircraft joined rescue efforts.

In Sudan's war, the UN weighs one side's alleged backers and overlooks the other's altogether

When a draft of the United Nations Panel of Experts on Sudan reached Reuters on 29 July, its preliminary findings were partially revealed. Reuters reported that the report traced Boeing 727 aircraft and a Chadian air corridor moving fighters, drones and weapons to the Rapid

Learning more about Australia's remote Northwest reefs with Indigenous rangers

Offshore Northwest reefs Rankin Bank and Glomar Shoal are remote and little known, but Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) researchers are using technology and people power to help us understand them better.

Mediator Pakistan says US-Iran talks ongoing as foes trade attacks

"Negotiations between parties are ongoing, particularly on (the) Strait of Hormuz and to de-escalate," says a Pakistani foreign ministry spokesman.

Scorned senators force retreat on Blanche confirmation vote

In today's issue: ▪ Blanche confirmation vote postponed ▪ Paul threatens Fauci with contempt ▪ Trump announces Dulles renovations ▪ Michigan Senate poll released Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) are showing no signs of backing down on their demands

Transcript: Trump Failures Pile Up, and Aides Leak: He’s “Frustrated”

The following is a lightly edited transcript of the July 30 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Donald Trump is confronting

Man who staged own kidnapping for ransom in Malaysia gets 5 months’ jail

Police officers quickly noticed inconsistencies in the so-called hostage photograph after receiving the report.

RAM Manufacturer Gets Pummeled By Stock Market For Only Making $55 Billion

SK Hynix was forced to justify why it only made $10 billion more than the GDP of the entire country of Iceland in its Q2 2026 earnings report

Indian federal police file charges against 13 over exam paper leaks

They were accused of offences including criminal conspiracy and cheating.

Roblox and ChatGPT will reportedly have to suck less thanks to the EU's Digital Services Act

Both will allegedly fall under the Very Large Online Platforms designation, which comes with stricter rules.

Gleefully counting its billions, Samsung cries warning of a 'severe' memory supply crisis next year

'Beyond 2029, it is hard to say because of more limited visibility'

'Crude language of MAGA’: Author Joyce Carol Oates defends 'The Odyssey' after translator's scathing review

The cultural debate over Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ continues, with Pulitzer Prize-finalist Joyce Carol Oates defending the film following a scathing review by translator Emily Wilson, who wrote that the film had “nothing convincing to say.”

Europe is burning – and if Trump’s war on the climate is not met with sanctions, things will only get worse | Alexander Hurst

The White House seems committed to ecocide. The EU should harness the power of the single market to force it to change course Are we understanding it yet? As Europe burns in the west, the south and the north, are we grasping the fact that our economies, food systems, political

Ancient turtle hunting could inform modern conservation throughout southern Caribbean

Despite the promise of rebounding green sea turtle numbers, many sea turtle populations continue to flounder under the pressures of changing climates, overfishing and urbanization.

In wine country, barn owls offer eco-friendly alternative for rodent control

With summer comes the warmth and sunshine that wine grapes need to thrive. It also comes with more vineyard-destroying rodents. To keep vermin at bay while reducing the need for harmful pesticides, California vineyards have been turning to an avian ally: barn owls.

“Protected by Ghost Town”

"A private company has cleared dozens of homeless encampments in Venice—with persistence, cash payments, and a team that includes former gang members. Clients love them. The people they move do not."

‘The Walking Dead’ Franchise to Stream on Both Netflix and AMC+ Beginning in 2027 Under New $500 Million Deal

AMC Global Media’s “The Walking Dead” franchise will stream on both Netflix and AMC+ beginning in 2027 as part of a new five-year, $500 million licensing deal. The co-exclusive global licensing pact between Netflix and AMC Global Media covers the original “The Walking Dead,” as

Ukraine is innovating war — and it's forcing us into a national drone emergency

The U.S. is at war, and the nature of the war will soon get away from us if we don't adapt quickly.

Is the ICC too focused on Africa?

After Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, Chad has announced its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court. N’Djamena’s statement points to an unfair bias against Africa. But is that really the case, and is US pressure playing a part?

EU expected to probe Balkan construction material imports over suspected Chinese tariff-dodging

There are growing suspicions that certain open mesh fabrics are being made with Chinese glass fibre already hit by EU anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties for unfair pricing and state support.

Arc Raiders rats are cheating the matchmaking system by throwing themselves in front of friendly fire

Where there's a will, there's a rat.

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Netanyahu wants Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization before elections, sources say

Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump said that the civilian nuclear cooperation agreement Washington signed with Saudi Arabia is conditioned on the kingdom joining the Abraham Accords and normalizing relations with Israel

Watch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland's coast

Video captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed, creating a big wave.

Canadian intern of Chinese origin appeals Belgian pre-trial detention regarding spy charge

A Canadian national of Chinese origin has lodged an appeal against one-month pre-trial detention after being arrested last week on suspicion of spying for a third country while serving as an intern at a major NATO hub in Belgium.

Final Fantasy 7 remake director says he hopes Revelation will get 'some kind of physical edition' despite the industry and Sony's 'shift away' from discs

A difficult disc-ussion.

Delta, United ban humanoid and animal robots from flights

New policies from the airlines ban the robots from traveling in the passenger cabin or cargo hold.

Netanyahu’s Trump meeting suggests his star is waning in Washington

Appearing increasingly isolated and weakened, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled to Washington this week, where he had a face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump – his eighth of the US president’s second term. Netanyahu is desperate to revive his image as the

San Sebastián New Directors: Billy Lumby, Marlene Emilie Lyngstad, ‘Money Heist’ Star Jaime Lorente and More

BAFTA nominee Billy Lumby and Norway’s Nordic Talents winner Marlene Emilie Lyngstad will compete at San Sebastian’s New Directors strand. Also in the mix is “Erratics,” starring Denis Lavant. a Chile-France-Argentina co-production directed by Thomas Woodroffe. One of the most

Xbox chief wants to 'invest in what players value' after significant 2026 revenue drop

Gaming and console revenue dropped significantly for Xbox in 2026, so the company must change its ways if it wants to come out on top.

Daily – Vickers Top Insider Picks for 07/30/2026

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Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year

It is not the first time the constitution has been amended to allow Daniel Ortega, 80, to stay in power for longer.

South Korean prisons use VR to put inmates in victims’ shoes

The programme will begin full operations from late July after a pilot involving 392 inmates showed improvements.