Japan Supreme Court upholds disbandment decision for controversial Unification Church
The Supreme Court called the group's dissolution "necessary and inevitable".
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Steam Machine launches with £879 price tag as Valve cites component costs
Valve said the cost of its PC-console hybrid reflects a broader trend of component costs rising over time.
Bringing back the world's underwater forests starts with communities
A global review of kelp conservation efforts has found the strongest restoration programs are built on unlikely partnerships among scientists, fishers, Indigenous groups and coastal communities.
Spain sounds the alarm on the future of EU green cash
Ahead of an environment ministers’ meeting in Brussels, Spain warns that the EU risks undermining its credibility on climate and biodiversity unless it protects dedicated funding tools that have delivered environmental results for more than three decades.
These are the best smart home deals this Prime Day
Every Prime Day is a good day to make your home smarter, as deals on connected gear proliferate not just on Amazon but all across the web. And this Prime Day is no different. I sifted through hundreds of offers to find the ones that actually stand out — only the deepest
Joseph Zentil and ‘Halloween’ Star Dylan Arnold on Championing American Biker Culture With ‘Born to Lose,’ ‘Chemistry’ With ‘Love Story’ Breakout Sarah Pidgeon
Director Joseph Zentil always knew he wanted to direct a feature film. Watching a close friend persevere through recovery following a major motorcycle accident proved the right inspiration for his feature directorial debut, “Born to Lose,” starring “Halloween” and “Oppenheimer”
Africa: What Will It Take for Africa to Achieve Open Skies?
[New Times] More than two decades after African countries agreed to liberalise air travel, the continent's skies remain among the least connected in the world.
Africa: Northern African Clubs in Race for Niyigena Transfer
[New Times] Rwanda international Clément Niyigena is closing in on a move away from APR FC, with several North African clubs vying for the defender's signature ahead of the new season.
Africa: Building Africa's Financial Future - CPF Group's Regional Growth Journey With KIFC
[New Times] As Africa's financial landscape continues to evolve, Rwanda is positioning itself as a leading hub for cross-border investment and financial innovation through the Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC).
GoTo, Grab to cut driver commissions to 8% in Indonesia
The companies will begin implementing the new commissions on July 1.
UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children
Israel rejects the new report by the three-member expert panel, calling it a "libellous sham".
Can the UK kick its cod habit? Fish and chip shop favourite slips down the menu as prices soar
The cost of the traditional takeaway has doubled since 2019, and more outlets are trying to tempt customers with cheaper options such as coley, pollack and hake In late April, visitors to Harbour Lights in Falmouth, Cornwall, may have raised an eyebrow. The fish and chip shop
House of the Dragon's director reveals how Master and Commander inspired the Battle of the Gullet
The House of the Dragon season 3 premiere director quoted a beloved movie as reference for the awaited Battle of the Gullet
Venture debt acts as a bridge between funding stages for tech startups, global study finds
A new international study has found that venture debt is reshaping how capital moves through technology startup ecosystems around the world. Analyzing data from 59 countries between 2015 and 2024, the researchers show that greater venture debt availability is associated with
Variety Teams With Edinburgh Film Festival to Launch Variety Lounge at 2026 Edition
The Edinburgh Intl. Film Festival and Variety have announced a new partnership to deliver the first-ever Variety Lounge in the U.K. at this year’s EIFF, supported by VisitScotland. The Variety Lounge, a regular fixture at other major international film festivals including
Concrete canopy collapses from abandoned building in Bangkok, days after fatal incident
An initial inspection found that the building was unoccupied at the time of the collapse.
Montenegro's Adriatic port of Bar eyed as potential Middle Corridor link
Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović made a historic first official visit to Kazakhstan to discuss trade, transport routes, tourism and diplomatic relations.
Xbox's Sea of Thieves is getting its very own movie adaptation from Spider-Man director
Xbox's Sea of Thieves game is being adapted into a live-action movie, with Marvel's Destin Daniel Cretton producing the film.
Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.
Former Indonesian president Sukarno’s wife expresses regret at assault trial
Dewi allegedly threw a champagne glass at her assistant in 2025.
Israel is out of control — and no, it’s not just Netanyahu
When looking at today’s Middle East, it is important to recognize that Israel is completely out of control, and no one has the will to rein them in. This should have been understood back in July of 2024, in the waning days of the Biden administration, when Israeli Prime
Genshin Impact creator miHoYo has released an AI companion on Steam, an eternal student cursed to never obtain her piano degree
The studio is doubling down on its investment in AI.
Africa: Why Eastern DR Congo's Peace Efforts Are Vital to Containing Ebola
[ISS] Conflict, mistrust and closed borders are hindering the containment of Ebola in DRC and neighbouring countries.
Former SNP chief Peter Murrell jailed for embezzling more than £400,000 of party funds
"Murrell occupied a significant position of privilege and power in public life in Scotland," assistant chief constable Stuart Houston of Police Scotland said.
Africa: Climate Crisis - UN Chief Lays Out Solutions Blueprint for Clean Energy Transition
[UN News] As a deadly heatwave continued to grip Europe on Tuesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued an impassioned appeal for more ambitious global action on climate change caused by fossil fuels, to prevent irreversible damage.
Oprah Winfrey Says Whitney Houston Once Fell Off Stage During ‘Oprah Show’ Performance and She ‘Begged’ Audience Not to Leak It to the Press: ‘I Knew She Would Be Destroyed by That’
Oprah Winfrey turned her Cannes Lions appearance into a call for creators to use their platforms for good, talking with festival chair Phil Thomas about philanthropy, legacy and her improbable path from rural Mississippi to becoming one of the most powerful self-made figures in
Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.
Africa: To Meet Lending Needs Across Africa, Banks Borrow N7.8trn From IFC, Afrexim
[This Day] In a bid to meet lending needs across Africa and fund Nigeria's infrastructure development, 10 leading banks in Nigeria borrowed N7.81 trillion (current/non-current) from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), among other
Africa: US Announces Non-Refundable $750 Visa Fee to Enable Travellers Skip Queues
[This Day] The US Government through the State Department will offer a "premium" expedited service for foreigners seeking business or tourist visas to come to the United States that will set applicants back $750, including the initial fee of $185, it was learnt.
Africa: Weah Hails FIFA's Fight Against Racism, Hate Speech in Football
[This Day] Former World Footballer of the Year, George Weah, has described FIFA's fight against racism and hate speech as the best thing to happen to football.
Africa: Open Skies Must Become Africa's Next Economic Reform
[New Times] For a continent that speaks passionately about integration, Africa remains remarkably difficult to navigate by air.
Scientists alarmed after two wildfires hit Greenland within a week
Researchers say it is ‘quite wild’ to see fires at such high northern latitudes happen so early in the year Scientists have expressed concern after two wildfires broke out within a week of each other on the Arctic island of Greenland earlier this month. Fires were burning close
Warframe dev says 'no one is celebrating' Destiny 2 winding down: 'A game is healthy when you have competitors'
We all lift together.
Eurostar cancels some trains between Paris and London amid heatwave
Two Eurostar services a day between the French and UK capitals have been scrapped due to 'adverse weather'.
Air pollution is a fixable problem – just look at how London and New York have cleaned up their acts | Sadiq Khan and Michael Bloomberg
We’ve shown that rapid, measurable progress is achievable in our cities. Here’s how that can now be replicated worldwide Sadiq Khan is the mayor of London. Michael Bloomberg is a former mayor of New York City Some public health threats make global headlines: Covid-19. Ebola.
'No more hidden costs': UN chief demands AI firms 'come clean' over environmental footprint
A UN study found that data centres consumed more electricity than all but 10 countries in 2025.
